Thu Feb 13 09:05:24 UTC 2025: **Jamia Millia Islamia University: 14 Students Arrested Following Protest**
NEW DELHI—Fourteen students from Jamia Millia Islamia University were arrested early this morning following a protest related to the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The arrests came after the university administration filed a police complaint alleging that the students disrupted classes, damaged university property, and prevented other students from accessing the library and classrooms.
The protest, which began on February 10th, 2025, stemmed from attempts by some students to commemorate the anniversary of the 2019 CAA protests, despite the university administration’s refusal to grant permission. The students allegedly organized a demonstration outside the university canteen, which resulted in a shutdown of the canteen and subsequent vandalism. The administration issued show-cause notices, which went unanswered, escalating the situation. Further conflict reportedly involved clashes with another student organization.
University authorities stated that the protest interfered with upcoming mid-semester exams and cited property damage to the canteen and security gate as justification for their actions. They maintain that police intervention was necessary to maintain order and discipline on campus. The arrested students are currently being questioned, and further action is pending.
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