JNU Violence Updates: Over 40 Injured in Attack on Students, Teachers by Masked Mob, No Arrests by Delhi Police So Far

The violence at the JNU campus left around 40, including University students and teachers, injured on Sunday evening. The assault was perpetrated by a masked mob which barged into the campus. Later, the police was called in to bring the situation under control. After conducting a flag march, the police said the situation is normal in the campus. The students' union has, however, alleged that the hooligans are still lurking in the campus and posing a threat to the safety of students.
Students' Panel Allowed to Visit AIIMS Trauma Centre

"Such violence on university campus is completely against the ethos of this country. No matter what the ideology or bent of mind, students cannot be targeted this way. Strictest punishment has to be meted out to these goons who have dared to enter the University," said East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on the attack on students at the JNU by a group of masked men.

See Gautam Gambhir's Tweet

The mob also attacked team of doctors who reached JNU to give first aid to injured students. The Mob manhandled the doctors and broke window glass of the ambulance.

One of the Doctors of the Team Tweeted, "Our team of doctors, nurses & medical volunteers who reached JNU to give first aid to injured students & teachers, was attacked by hundreds of goons. Mob manhandled doctors, nurses & threatened them. Our ambulance’s glass & windows broken, this is totally inhuman & insane."

Delhi: ‘Jai Bhim’ slogans raised outside AIIMS trauma centre where those injured in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) violence are admitted.

"It is unfortunate that violence took place in JNU campus this evening. The administration strongly condemns any form of violence in the campus. The JNU administration feels great pain and anguish for the students who have sustained injuries in the violence," said the statement issued by the Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed out the Narendra Modi government over the JNU violence through a series of tweets. In one of the tweets she said, "Wounded students at AIIMS trauma centre told me that goons entered the campus and attacked them with sticks and other weapons. Many had broken limbs and injuries on their heads. One student said the police kicked him several times on his head."

In another tweet, she added, "There is something deeply sickening about a government that allows and encourages such violence to be inflicted on their own children."

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aaditya Thackeray condemned the JNU violence. He tweeted, "The violence and brutality faced by students, while protesting, is worrisome. Be it Jamia, be it JNU. Students mustn’t face brutal force! Let them be! These goons must face action. They must be brought to time bound and swift justice."

Delhi: Joint CP Western Range, Shalini Singh to conduct inquiry into the incident of attack on students at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank: The violence in JNU is extremely worrying and unfortunate. I condemn the violence within the campus. I appeal to all students to maintain the dignity of the University and peace on campus.

Bharatiya Janata Party: Strongly condemn violence on JNU campus. This is desperate attempt by forces of anarchy,who are determined to use students as cannon fodder,create unrest to shore up their shrinking political footprint. Universities should remain places of learning&education