Arrests – Others | Lawfare, Detention – Others

On Thursday afternoon, hundreds of students joined a “Long March” organised by the JNUSU from Sabarmati T-point to the ministry of education, demanding the vice-chancellor’s resignation over her alleged caste-related remarks in a recent podcast interview.

The march was halted at JNU’s heavily barricaded main gate, where a strong police presence prevented protesters from moving forward. Clashes broke out when students attempted to advance, leading to multiple detentions.

Later that night, students attempted another march from the JNU main gate towards the Ambience Mall gate, demanding the release of those detained. By Friday morning, 37 of the 51 detained students had been released, while 14 were formally arrested.

Those arrested include JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, vice-president Gopika, joint secretary Danish and former president Nitish Kumar.

The Patiala House Courts on Friday granted bail to all 14 students, directing each to furnish a bond of ₹25,000 and a surety of the like amount.