ABVP Seeks Probe Into Jadavpur University Violence

A clash between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University in Kolkata led to violence and injuries to several students.

The incident occurred on the night of August 19 and early morning of August 20, during a general meeting of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students' Union (FETSU).

Both sides accused each other of bringing outsiders onto the campus.

In a related incident, the university's emblem, designed by Nandalal Bose, was pulled down from gate number 4.

The ABVP has lodged a police complaint seeking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the damage to the plaque.

The organisation demands a fair, impartial, and comprehensive probe into the incident, examining CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and other available evidence.

The ABVP alleges that two professors from the university, belonging to a Left-leaning teachers' association, sought to malign and frame ABVP supporters for the breaking of the plaque.

The organisation claims that one of the professors flagged the emblem episode to media persons to incite violence and frame ABVP.

The ABVP has urged the police to ascertain whether the professor had any video footage or other information concerning the incident.

The police complaint was made to Jadavpur police station by ABVP's JU unit office-bearer Shubhbrata Adhikari.

The organisation demands that appropriate legal action be taken if the investigation establishes evidence of conspiracy, dissemination of false information, evidence tampering, incitement, or any other offence.

The incident has sparked tensions between the ABVP and Left-leaning student groups at the university.

The ABVP has accused the Left-leaning groups of unleashing violence and vandalism on the campus.

The university administration has yet to comment on the incident.

The violence at Jadavpur University is a significant concern for the academic community and the authorities.

It highlights the need for maintaining law and order on university campuses and ensuring the safety of students.

The investigation into the incident will help to establish the facts and bring those responsible to justice.

In conclusion, the ABVP's demand for a police probe into the Jadavpur University violence and emblem removal is a step towards seeking justice and accountability.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of students on university campuses and the need for authorities to take prompt action to prevent such incidents in the future.