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After police lathicharge at BHU, many fall for a fake image not related to the incident
Amid massive outrage against the varsity administration, many images of injured students were shared on social media users. However, a fake image too found it's way into the news stream. An image showing a young woman badly injured was shared by several people including Prashant Bhushan, Sanjay Singh, Ashok Gehlot, Mrinal Pandey and Swati Chaturvedi, to name a few. However, as AltNews pointed out, the image was from a different time and location which was being used out of context.
Image on the left is being shared as a victim of lathi-charge in BHU. In reality, she was attacked reportedly because of a one-sided affair. pic.twitter.com/t6nNf1ecC4
— Alt News (@AltNews) September 24, 201716:58 (IST)
AAP leader Ashutosh condemns BHU violence
Now BJP leaders are saying BHU girls protest is like naxalite thing. How sick one can be ? Typical of their ideology ? Not surprised !!
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) September 25, 2017How many eve teasers in BHU r arrested or detained?How many FIRs registered ag such male students?It is sick.FIRs registered ag 1200 girls.
— ashutosh (@ashutosh83B) September 25, 201716:39 (IST)
Subramanian Swamy claims Naxal-hand behind BHU violence
UP CM Yogi Adityanath has taken the right decision, this looks like a Naxalite Movement:@Swamy39 on BHU protests #BHUClashpic.twitter.com/nesWwWJ6SN
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 25, 201716:28 (IST)
FIR against 1000 students for BHU violence
An FIR has been registered against over 1,000 students in connection with the violence in the Banaras Hindu University here and also against policemen involved in the baton-charge on protestors.
Seperate FIRs have been registered at the Lanka Police Station in connection with the violence on the campus, the police said on Monday. Besides the students, an FIR has been filed against unidentified policemen involved in the baton-charge.16:12 (IST)
Sack VC, set up a probe, says Congress
The Congress today hit out at the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh over a lathi-charge on women students of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and demanded the immediate sacking of the vice chancellor and a judicial probe by a sitting High Court judge into the incident.
Describing the VC as "incorrigible" and "insensitive", Congress leader Manish Tewari asked Modi if such a person could head an institute of academic excellence like the BHU.16:07 (IST)
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot questions Modi's silence on BHU violence
PM has not said a word abt this atrocity committed in his own constituency, wch also coincided wd his visit n in a State ruled by BJP. #BHU
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) September 25, 201716:04 (IST)
Varanasi DM to meet students who claim to have evidence of police brutality
Varansi District Magistrate has called few students of MA first year to meet him. The students claimed they have some evidence against the brutality of police in women's hostel.
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V-C blames outsiders for BHU violence, claims pre-planned conspiracy behind incident
The Vice-Chancellor of BHU GC Tripathi spoke to The Times of India about the incident. The V-C told the newspaper that the timing of the stir raises some suspicion. He said that protesting students wanted to talk to him at the university gate just when the prime minister's cavalcade was to pass from the area.
"The protestors demanded talks with me at the main gate before PM Narendra Modi's cavalcade was to pass. Had I visited there at that time, the protesters could have created unruly scene. The protestors became further active after the change in route of the PM's cavalcade," he said.
15:43 (IST)
Congress question's Modi's silence on BHU violence
Congress party questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the BHU incident, asking that as the local MP, shouldn't the prime minister at least comment on the incident. Congress spokesperson, Manish Tewari said that Modi was quite vocal on twitter over a range of issues, then why hasn't he commented on the brutal action against female students in his Lok Sabha constituency.
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BBC Hindi's satirical take at BHU violence
CARTOON OF THE DAY: बीएचयू में प्रदर्शन कर रहीं छात्राओं पर लाठीचार्ज और नया नारा! #BBCHindiCartoonshttps://t.co/1k5ygsDsolpic.twitter.com/SQqWFbEk0E
— BBC Hindi (@BBCHindi) September 25, 201715:24 (IST)
BHU female students allege, warden told them to 'forget' molestation incident
The warden of BHU women's hostel, apparently told the victims of molestation to "forget about the incident" claiming it's no big deal, according to Hindustan.
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PM Modi and BJP president Amit Shah have talked to UP CM Adityanath over BHU incident: Nitin Gadkari pic.twitter.com/o0IXYmPXbt
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 201715:18 (IST)
Mayawati condemns violence against female students at BHU campus
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Narendra Modi, Amit Shah speak to Yogi Adityanath over varsity violence
On the sidelines of BJP's national executive meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president Amit Shah spoke to UP CM Yogi Adityanath about the violence in BHU campus. Modi sought update from the chief minister over the issue.
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Students protest at UP Bhawan in Delhi in solidarity with BHU students
#bhu_molestation दिल्ली-यूपी भवन पर छात्रों का प्रदर्शन,BHU की घटना के विरोध में उतरे छात्र,दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी समेत कई कॉलेजों के हैं छात्र
— ETV UP/UK (@ETVUPLIVE) September 25, 201714:58 (IST)
Rajasthan AAP student wing protests against BHU violence in Jaipur
#BHUClash
— नरेंद्र बाहुबली (@altmalik) September 25, 2017
Protest by CYSS RJ Students against BHU Incident in Jaipur Today.
CYSSRJ DrKumarVishwas pic.twitter.com/jvTC3K7lua14:54 (IST)
Congress leader Raj Babbar detained
Congress leader Raj Babbar, who had gone to meet the students at the violence-hit BHU campus was detained by the Varanasi Police.
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Watch: Students from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi
#BHUClash: Students from Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi pic.twitter.com/Uhg4HbThO3
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) September 25, 201714:52 (IST)
V-C promises CCTV cameras, improved security at varsity
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Varanasi SSP orders BHU administration to change dress of varsity security officials
Varanasi SSP has written a letter to the BHU administration ordering them to change the dress of BHU security officials, which is similar to the dress of Uttar Pradesh police, within 24 hours.
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BHU V-C takes responsibility for campus violence, rubbishes allegations of imposing RSS agenda in varsity
According to The Times of India, Banaras Hindu University's Vice-Chancellor GC Tripathi said that he takes responsibility for the "untoward incidents" on the campus. However, he blamed external elements, apart from 150-200 varsity students for fanning the violence. He also rubbished claims that he was trying to impose RSS agenda in the university.
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Activist Teesta Setalvad detained while heading to BHU campus
Activist Teesta Setalvad was prevented by the district administration from visiting the volatile BHU-campus. She was taken to the police lines station while she was enroute BHU campus from the airport.
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All BHU-affiliated degree colleges to remain closed until 2 October
Varanasi administration has announced that due to the violence on campus, all degree colleges adn universities in the city will remain closed until 2 October.
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Students in Delhi protest BHU violence
Delhi University students led by the Congress student wing, NSUI, on Monday held protests in the capital to condemn police action against some female students who were demonstrating against alleged molestation on the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus in Varanasi.
The Delhi students critcised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for failing to protect female students on the BHU campus after police baton-charged them and fired in the air on Saturday night.
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UP governor sets up four-member committee to probe BHU incident
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Nayak has set up a four-member committee to probe the BHU incident. The committee will be headed by the UP Chief Secretary and will probe the alleged excesses committed by the police and also allegations that external elements fanned up the protests.
13:43 (IST)
Police stops more protesters
Members of All India Democratic Women Association were stopped by the police while protesting in front of Singh Dwar of BHU, according to 101 Reporters
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Samajwadi party leaders arrested
Leaders of the Samajwadi party who were attempting to stage a protest march outside a BHU gate have been detained by the police at Lanka Police Station.
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Students at Allahabad University also join the protests. A few members of Samajwadi Chatrasabha are also present, 101 Reporters reports.
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Ghulam Nabi Azad reaches Varanasi to address a press conference regarding the BHU protests
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Police forcefully evicts protesters in New Delhi
#BHUClash : ABVP workers protest outside Shastri Bhawan in Delhi, being forcefully evicted by Police pic.twitter.com/aPPuKk0qaS
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 201712:56 (IST)
The main gate of BHU has been closed amid protests; police cites security reasons
12:55 (IST)
Raj Babbar, Ghulam Nabi Azad to hold presser in Varanasi today
Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Raj Babbar, who were arrested by the police on Sunday, are expected to hold the press conference later in the day, reports 101 Reporters.
12:50 (IST)
UP govt removed 3 Addl City Magistrates
Earlier on Monday, the Uttar Pradesh government removed three additional city magistrates and two policemen in connection with the baton-charge on students during the protest in BHU.
Read more here
12:47 (IST)
Girls aren't safe in BHU: Mulayam
Former UP chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav said in Lucknow that girls are not safe in BHU, and the state government failed in providing security to the girls.
Read more about his speech here
12:39 (IST)
The recommendations by Varanasi's district magistrate include:
1. Forming a committee along the courts' guidelines — which will also include students — to take up issues troubling students of the university
2. Installing CCTV cameras across the campus, especially at entrances of women's hostels
3. Employ female security personnel for protection of girl students
4. To ensure people inside the university campus actually belong to the institution
5. Continuous and comprehensive communication with students regarding issues they are facing
12:32 (IST)
Varanasi district magistrate Yogeshwar Ram Mishra writes a letter to the BHU vice-chancellor with a list of recommendations after what transpired in the university over the weekend
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Security has been beefed up on Monday at the BHU campus following widespread protests
12:20 (IST)
Students in New Delhi are also protesting against police action in BHU, CNN-News 18 reports
BHU protests spread to Delhi pic.twitter.com/uvj5tsgPzf
— News18 (@CNNnews18) September 25, 201712:15 (IST)
Varanasi Police confirms the filing of FIRs against the BHU students in Lanka police station
#BanarasHinduUniversity SSP office in Varanasi confirms FIR against 1000 BHU students in Lanka police station for arson and other charges
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 25, 2017
A number of students, including women, and two journalists were injured in a lathicharge by the police in the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) where a protest on Sunday night against an alleged eve-teasing incident turned violent.
The violence erupted after some students, protesting against the incident on Thursday, wanted to meet the university's vice-chancellor at his residence last night, according to the police and BHU sources. Security guards of the university stopped the students and informed the police, according to university sources.
A BHU spokesperson said some students wanted to "forcibly" enter the VC's residence but they were stopped by the BHU security guards. Subsequently, there was stone pelting by "outsiders" who had joined the students, he said.
The police baton charged the students in a bid to disperse them. A number of students, including women, and two journalists were injured in the lathicharge, the varsity sources said.
The police sources said some of its personnel were injured in the clashes during which the students allegedly indulged in arson.
Rajiv Singh, the station officer of the Lanka police station, said that 16 students, who had been detained after the incident, were released on Sunday evening.
Following the violence, the district administration declared holidays from tomorrow till 2 October in all colleges and universities in Varanasi. The BHU had earlier announced that the holidays would start from 28 September.
File image of BHU protests. PTI
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday sought a report from the divisional commissioner about the incident as various political parties, including the Samajwadi Party (SP), criticised the government and condemned the police action.
"I have sought a report from the divisional commissioner, Varanasi, about the entire incident," Adityanath said in Lucknow.
The baton charge on journalists led to protests in Lucknow with some scribes staging a sit-in near the chief minister's residence. They later submitted a memorandum to the district magistrate demanding action against the guilty.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, "The government should resolve the issue by talks, not by lathicharge. It is condemnable. Action should be taken against the guilty."
Congress leaders Raj Babbar and PL Punia, along with scores of party activists, were detained today when they tried to visit the BHU.
They were later released. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP over the alleged police lathicharge on female students.
Attaching a link to a video of the students who alleged that they were beaten up by male policemen at the campus, Gandhi tweeted, "BJP version of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao in BHU."
CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury tweeted, "Only a barbaric govt unleashes male police with lathis on women students. Why is BJP-RSS so scared of students?"
Senior JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav denounced the alleged police action against the students and said the issue will be raised in Parliament.
The BHU issued a statement last night saying that the 'dharna' by the students just a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit was "politically motivated" to malign the image of the university.
The alleged eve-teasing incident had occurred on Thursday night after which the students started the protest.
The university also said that security guards were regularly patrolling the campus and assistance from the police had been sought to maintain peace in the campus.
Senior officials, including District Magistrate Yogeshwar Ram Mishra and Superintendent of Police Dinesh Singh, have visited the campus and police presence outside it has been beefed up.
Nearly 1,500 police personnel, including contingents of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), have been deployed to maintain law and order in the campus.
BHU students said that they undertook the protest near the university's main gate against rising incidents of alleged eve-teasing on the campus.
A woman student of the Arts Faculty was allegedly harassed by three motorcycle-borne men inside the campus while she was returning to her hostel, triggering the dharna.
According to the complainant, the men abused her and fled when she resisted their attempts.
The woman alleged that security guards, about 100 metres from where the incident happened, did nothing to stop them.
She said her warden, instead of taking up the issue with her superiors, asked her why was she was returning late to the hostel.
The warden's response angered the students who sat on a 'dharna' at the main gate midnight Thursday.
BHU students have alleged they have to face eve-teasers on the campus regularly and the varsity administration was not taking any action to stop the miscreants.
The police and BHU professors tried to pacify the students on Saturday, but they refused to end their protest and sought assurance from the university vice-chancellor.
A press release issued by the information department of Varanasi said that a case has been registered against a Facebook page under the cyber law for allegedly posting provocative photos and videos relating to the violence.
With inputs from PTI
Published Date: Sep 25, 2017 05:33 pm | Updated Date: Sep 25, 2017 05:33 pm
