On Thursday, Delhi Police took fourteen students from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) into custody. These students were protesting the university’s disciplinary actions against fellow students. The Jamia Millia Islamia students were specifically upset about show-cause notices that had been given to some students.
Student Protest and University Response
The events unfolded about five hours after the university announced the suspension of six students. These suspensions were reportedly due to the students vandalizing university property. The JMI administration said that the protesters had damaged property, including the central canteen and the security advisor’s office gate.
The protest itself had been going on for three days prior to the detentions. This shows a clear build-up of tension between the students and the university administration concerning these disciplinary actions. The university’s decision to suspend the students came after complaints of vandalism. This action then made the protest even bigger, eventually leading to the police detaining fourteen students.
Key Events Leading to Detentions
Here’s a quick look at the key events:
- Complaints of vandalism on university property.
- Suspension of six students by the JMI administration.
- Three days of student protests against the suspensions and show-cause notices.
- Detention of fourteen students by Delhi Police.
The situation remains tense as of now. More actions are expected from both the university and the students involved. The JMI administration has not yet released any further statements after the students were detained.