New Delhi, December 16: With reports of violence and vandalism of public properties in the national capital on Sunday, and detention of Jamia Millia Islamia University students by the Delhi Police, the heat in the political atmosphere has certainly gained momentum. On one side, Delhi Police alleged they were attacked by the some of the protesters, while Jamia students claim that they were not the part of the mob which vandalised the public properties and created an atmosphere of riots.

Since the Sunday's incidents have ignited the violent protests against Citizenship Amendment Act in other varsities parts of the country, even Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Monday agreed to hear the matter on Tuesday. However, CJI Bobde made it clear 'If violence and destruction of public property continues, we will not hear it.' CAA Protests Reaches From Jamia to Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, AMU Administration Suspends Varsity Functions Till January 5

CJI Bobde, while listening to the plea of Senior advocate Indira Jaising, said, "Just because they happen to be students, it doesn't mean they can take law and order in their hands, this has to be decided when things cool down. This is not the frame of mind when we can decide anything. Let the rioting stop." Adding more, he said, "We will determine the rights but not in the atmosphere of riots, let all of this stop and then we will take suo motu cognizance. We are not against rights and peaceful demonstrations."

Among other inputs popping in, Ministry of Home Affairs has not sought any report from Delhi Police as of yet, however, it is in touch with the senior officials of Delhi Police. Amid the reports of Delhi Police attacking Jamia students making the headline, its PRO MS Randhawa stated that they were themselves attacked by the protesters and added that 30 of the police personnel were injured in the clash. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Pleas on Violence Against Students at Jamia and AMU on Tuesday Only if ‘Rioting Stops’.

Briefing a press conference on Monday, Randhawa said, "Yesterday around 2 pm protest happened, locals also participated, our staff showed maximum restraint despite provocations. Around 4:30 pm some protesters went towards Mata Mandir marg and set a bus on fire." He added that following this, Delhi Police personnel began pushing rowdy element who entered the JMI campus. Apart from this, the senior police officer said that a detailed investigation will be done from all angles by the Crime Branch and appealed students not to believe any rumours.

In the meantime, JMI Vice Chancelllor Najma Akhtar also briefed a press conference and denied the rumours of two students being killed in the violent clash. However, she confirmed that around 200 people were injured, of which many were our students. On the issue of Delhi Police entering the JMI campus, Akhtar said, "We will file an FIR against the entry of Police in our university campus. You can rebuild the property but you cannot compensate for the things the students went through. We demand a high level inquiry." Adding more she questioned, "There has been a lot of property damage in the University, how will all this be compensated?" Jamia Millia Islamia University Vice-Chancellor Najma Akhtar Says Will File FIR Against Entry of Delhi Police Inside Campus.

Speaking at the same press conference, JMI Registrar AP Siddiqui restrained to confirm or deny on the reports that Police entered the mosque at the campus and also sexually assaulted girl students. He also stated that Delhi Police have denied reports of firing inside the campus. Siddiqui added that they would recommend the Ministry of Human Resource Development to set up a high-level committee or initiate a judicial inquiry into the matter.

Similar opinion like JMI Vice Chancelllor, Siddiqui said, "We've always encouraged students’ voice and protest. As far as democratic rights are concerned, Jamia has never denied democratic rights to any student. They're welcome to voice their concerns, as long as it's peaceful and within rules and regulations." PM Narendra Modi Terms Violent Protests Against Citizenship Amendment Act 'Distressing', Assures CAA Won't Affect Any Indian Citizen. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned arson of public properties. "Violent protests on the Citizenship Amendment Act are unfortunate and deeply distressing. Debate, discussion and dissent are essential parts of democracy but, never has damage to public property and disturbance of normal life been a part of our ethos," PM Narendra Modi said in a series of tweets.

Following the violence and Delhi Police action, several voices echoed against the Union government. Prominent leaders like Ghulam Nabi Azad, Asaduddin Owaise, Arvind Kejriwal and Priyanka Gandhi have expressed their concerns. It is to be known that the Delhi government had closed all the schools and colleges in South Delhi district for Monday. Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Questions Delhi Police's Role in 'Setting DTC Bus on Fire' During Jamia Protests Against CAA, Demands Probe.

The heat of Jamia violence was felt in Aligarh where hundreds of Aligarh Muslim University began protesting against CAA clash with state police at the campus gate on Sunday. Taking stern action, police used baton and tear gas to disperse them, and AMU administration closed the varsity's classes and exams till January 5.

Earlier, violence in Delhi erupted on Sunday afternoon, when a section of protesters in the march led by Jamia Millia Islamia students resorted to violence. The miscreants burnt down four buses and vandalised over a dozen vehicles. Fire brigade personnel who were rushed to the site were also allegedly pelted with stones by the infuriated mob.

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