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Police Detain Several Students Amid Jamia Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 05:33 PM
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Tensions rose at Jamia Millia Islamia as police detained a number of protesting students, officials said.
Police forces entered the Jamia Millia Islamia campus in Delhi on Tuesday following a student-led protest that had escalated into a tense standoff. The demonstration, organized by students, was aimed at expressing dissent over issues they consider important, and it drew a sizable crowd on campus grounds.
Law enforcement officials reported that several participants were taken into custody after the situation intensified. The detained students are being held for questioning, and the police have not released the exact number of arrests.
University authorities confirmed the presence of police on the premises and said they are cooperating with the investigation while ensuring the safety of the broader student body. No injuries were reported, and the campus remains under heightened security as the matter is examined.
The incident adds to a series of recent campus protests across the country, highlighting growing student activism and the challenges faced by institutions in managing large-scale demonstrations.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the police and university officials.
Law enforcement officials reported that several participants were taken into custody after the situation intensified. The detained students are being held for questioning, and the police have not released the exact number of arrests.
University authorities confirmed the presence of police on the premises and said they are cooperating with the investigation while ensuring the safety of the broader student body. No injuries were reported, and the campus remains under heightened security as the matter is examined.
The incident adds to a series of recent campus protests across the country, highlighting growing student activism and the challenges faced by institutions in managing large-scale demonstrations.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the police and university officials.