‘Flags and banners are put up to target students and advance agenda’, student leader
‘Flags and banners are put up to target students and advance agenda’, student leader
Police questioned three people after members of the Hindu Sena put up flags and banners near the main gate of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Flags and banners with ‘God’ written on them [Saffron] JNU’ was later brought down by the police. This comes five days after clashes broke out between students of Kaveri hostel on Ram Navami over the issue of removal of non-vegetarian food items from the menu.
Manoj C., Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West) said, “On Friday morning, it was noticed that some flags and banners have been put up on the streets of JNU and the surrounding areas. Due to the recent incident, they were immediately removed and appropriate legal action is being taken.”
He said a case was registered under Section 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Deformation of Property Act, 2007. “Factual and scientific evidence was collected and the three persons involved in the crime were tied up as per the legal process and the vehicle used in the crime was confiscated,” Mr Manoj said.
In a case where a person is bound, they are not booked under any legal provision, but they are released subject to the condition that they appear before the police for further investigation.
through a statement, Hindu Sena Warns To Take “Strong Steps” If It Is “Insult To Saffron”,
Students Federation of India president Harendra Sheshma said such incidents were targeted to create an atmosphere of hatred.
“Delhi Police recently installed five-six CCTV cameras at the entrance. However, no arrest has been made so far. What are they waiting for?” asked Mr. Sheshma.
He further said, “After the scuffle that took place on January 5, 2020 and the clashes on November 15 last year and the recent incident on April 10, this has been a pattern – these are flags and banners targeting students and pushing an agenda.” to increase.”
National President of All India Students Association N. Sai Balaji called the incident an “act of desperation”. He said that the Hindu army is polarizing the students and provoking a particular ideology. “Delhi Police should act and arrest the identified people,” he said.
On Wednesday, JNU Vice Chancellor Shantisree Dhulipudi Pandit ordered a proctorial inquiry into the incident of violence at Cauvery hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday.