On the evening of January 22, an attempt to stage a protest unfolded on the campus of Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. The incident involved 2-3 students who raised slogans and displayed placards. Promptly responding to the situation, the university administration swiftly removed the participants from the premises. In an official statement, the university mentioned, “There were 2-3 students who raised slogans and showed placards yesterday. When we got knowledge, the students were removed from the place. The university is further looking into the matter.”
The university emphasized that academic activities were not disrupted due to the incident, and the situation is currently under control. Despite the brief disruption caused by the small group of students engaging in sloganeering, classes and examinations continued without further disturbance, as confirmed by a senior police officer and a university official.
Earlier on the same day, heightened security measures were observed as police personnel were stationed outside the Jamia Millia Islamia campus. This precautionary measure was taken following the circulation of an online video depicting two to three students raising slogans like “Strike for Babri.” The video raised concerns, leading to increased vigilance in light of the consecration ceremony of the new idol of Ram Lalla at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the upcoming Republic Day.
In response to the incident, the Delhi Police issued a statement saying, “In a viral video, some people at Delhi’s Jamia Millia Islamia tried to protest on the University campus on the evening of 22 January. After getting the information, the administration removed all of them. No action was initiated because the protest happened inside the campus and no official complaint was given to the police.”
The viral video featured a man raising slogans such as “Allahu Akbar,” “Strike for Babri,” and “RSS down down.” While the incident garnered attention, it was contained within the university campus, and no official complaints were filed with the police.
The deployment of police personnel outside the university was considered a preventive measure, given the significance of the Ram temple consecration ceremony and the approaching Republic Day. This proactive approach aimed to ensure the safety and security of the campus environment.
Despite these external factors, the administration of Jamia Millia Islamia reiterated that the academic activities continued without disruption. The incident, described as a quarrel that escalated into a heated argument, was promptly brought under control by the university’s security measures.
The attempt at a protest on the Jamia Millia Islamia campus was managed effectively by the university administration, with swift action taken to prevent any escalation. The incident, involving a small group of students, is currently under investigation, but the administration assures that academic activities remain unaffected. The proactive measures taken by both the university and the Delhi Police highlight the commitment to maintaining a secure and conducive environment for students and staff.
