Jamia Protest Intensifies As More Than 10 Students Detained Amid Disciplinary Row

Over 10 students from Jamia Millia Islamia University were detained by Delhi Police early Thursday morning for protesting against the university’s disciplinary action against two PhD scholars. The university had issued show-cause notices to the scholars for allegedly organizing a demonstration last year, leading to campus-wide protests.

The protests began on Monday, with students condemning what they called the administration’s "crackdown on student activism." The university, however, accused the protestors of vandalizing campus property, including the central canteen, and breaking the gate of the security advisor's office. University officials claim these acts forced them to take disciplinary action and seek police intervention.

According to police sources, the administration requested authorities to remove the students to maintain law and order. “We removed over 10 students at around 4 am after receiving a request from the university administration. Further, we have deployed heavy police security outside the campus to maintain law and order,” a police official said.