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The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) has accused the university administration of targeting student representatives by involving the Delhi police in connection with protests held last year against the installation of biometric systems at the library entry gates. Notices were served to four current JNUSU members and a former president, citing an FIR registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984. The JNUSU claims the administration is infringing on privacy through facial recognition cameras and automatic gates, and demands the withdrawal of what they call flimsy cases. University officials have yet to respond to the allegations.

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JNU Student Leaders Accuse University of “Targeting” After Police Issue Notices Over Biometric Protest

New Delhi, January 4, 2026 – The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) has leveled accusations against the university administration, alleging they are being unfairly targeted after Delhi police served notices on five student leaders, including four current union members and a former president.

The notices relate to protests held in August and November of 2025 against the installation of biometric systems, including facial recognition cameras and automatic gates, at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Central Library. The JNUSU argues these systems represent an infringement of privacy.

An FIR was registered on December 5th at the Vasant Kunj (North) police station, citing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984. Those named in the notices include current JNUSU President Aditi Mishra, Vice-President Gopika, General Secretary Sunil, Joint Secretary Danish Ali, and former president Nitish Kumar.

“The JNUSU condemns this dastardly attack and demands that all such flimsy cases be withdrawn with immediate effect,” the union stated. Ms. Gopika added, “We had already received proctorial notices, and there was no need to involve the police. It is clear now that the administration is targeting us.”

The university administration has yet to respond to requests for comment. The situation remains tense as student leaders vow to continue their fight against the biometric systems and what they perceive as an overreach by university authorities.

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