JNU protest turns violent, 28 students detained

India Oct 19, 2025

A protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Saturday escalated when students, including union leaders, marched to a local police station demanding action against ABVP members accused of assault.
Police stopped the march, leading to a scuffle that left six officers hurt and 28 students—both men and women—detained.

Incident has sparked fresh debate about right to protest

This clash highlights rising tensions on campus just before student union elections.
Students say police used unnecessary force and mistreated female protesters, while authorities claim the crowd broke barriers and blocked traffic.
The incident has sparked fresh debate about the right to protest, student safety, and how fairly rules are enforced at one of India's top universities.