New Delhi : Delhi Police have registered the first FIR on Monday in connection with violence in Jawahar Lal University on Sunday evening, Delhi Police sources said. The FIR has been registered under relevant sections relating to damage of public property damage, and rioting.
Devendra Arya, DCP (South-West) said, “We have taken cognizance of yesterday’s matter and have registered an FIR. Social media and CCTV footage will be part of the investigation.”
Several students were left injured after the mob violence inside the university. 23 students who were admitted to the hospital have been discharged.
Security arrangement has been stepped up at the campus with massive deployment of security personnel with authorities only allowing students with valid ID cards.
According to sources, security was deployed outside the hostels, administration block, and other important locations. The entry of outsiders including media has also been restricted, reports PTI. Delhi Police is likely to transfer the JNU violence case to the crime branch.
A group of masked men and women armed with sticks, rods and acid unleashed violence on the campus on Sunday evening. The masked goons, who allegedly are associated with ABVP, went about storming the campus, breaking glasses, rampaging through hostels and attacking students and teachers alike.
At least 28 people, including JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh, were injured as chaos reigned on the campus for over two hours.
