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Students clash with police at JNVU over fee hike in Jodhpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jodhpur
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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Students protesting a fee increase at JNVU in Jodhpur confronted police at the campus gate, leading to a scuffle and the detention of several demonstrators.
On Saturday, students of JNVU in Jodhpur gathered to protest the university's decision to raise fees. The protest turned confrontational when a group of students attempted to scale the main gate and block the entrance, prompting police to intervene.
Police officers used physical force to disperse the crowd, resulting in a brief but intense scuffle. Several students were arrested on the spot, while others were escorted away for questioning.
University officials have not yet released a detailed statement on the fee hike, and the police have not disclosed the exact number of detainees. The incident has heightened tensions on campus and drawn attention from local authorities.
The protest reflects growing discontent among students over rising education costs, a concern echoed across several state-run institutions in Rajasthan.
Law and order officials say they will review the situation and consider further action to ensure campus safety.
Police officers used physical force to disperse the crowd, resulting in a brief but intense scuffle. Several students were arrested on the spot, while others were escorted away for questioning.
University officials have not yet released a detailed statement on the fee hike, and the police have not disclosed the exact number of detainees. The incident has heightened tensions on campus and drawn attention from local authorities.
The protest reflects growing discontent among students over rising education costs, a concern echoed across several state-run institutions in Rajasthan.
Law and order officials say they will review the situation and consider further action to ensure campus safety.