By Admin 
There was a massive clash between students and police at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday (18 October) evening. The clash took place when the students were trying to move forward by breaking the barricades installed by the police near the West Gate. As the situation worsened, the police took 28 students into custody. These included 19 boys and 9 girls.
According to the information received so far, the incident occurred around 6.00 pm on Saturday evening. A large number of students were marching in protest against administrative decisions and disciplinary action. As soon as the students tried to exit the west gate of the campus, the police put up barricades to stop them. After this the students tried to remove these barricades and during this a scuffle started between the two sides.
4 male and 2 female policemen injured
Police said that several attempts were made to convince the students, but they ignored the instructions and continued trying to move ahead. The police had to take action to control the situation. During this clash, six policemen were injured, including four male and two female employees.
Everyone has been sent to the hospital for treatment. Police said that the students have been detained to prevent any untoward situation and further appropriate legal action will be taken. Police officials say that several attempts were made to talk to the students, but they did not follow administrative orders.
Accused of forcibly vacating the hostel, university gave reason
On the other hand, the students say that they were raising their voice against the hostel eviction notices issued to their colleagues and the fine imposed on them. They allege that the university administration ignored the interests of the students and punished them without any solid reason.
At the same time, the university administration says that the rules were violated by the student union president and other students, on which disciplinary action was made. However, keeping in mind the future of the students, a fine of only Rs 10,000 has been imposed.
An atmosphere of tension since Saturday evening
There is an atmosphere of tension in the campus after the incident. Police have brought the situation under control and additional forces have been deployed around the West Gate. At present, the administration and police are busy ensuring that no further untoward incident happens.