JNU students organise march against alleged molestation incident; University issues statement

JNU administration has stated that it is closely coordinating with the police in the process of investigation.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has issued a statement about the alleged molestation incident at the campus a few days back. The university administration has stated that it is closely coordinating with the police in the process of investigation.

On Tuesday, a PhD student of JNU alleged that someone tried to molest her inside the campus. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) has been demanding the arrest of the culprit and last night organized a demonstration march from Sabarmati Dhaba at around 10:00 pm and protested outside the VC house. Hundreds of university students demonstrated on the streets, holding posters, banners and duffles in their hands.

The students have also been alleging that no statement of any kind has come from the JNU administration and as a result, a large number of students took out a demonstration march.

JNU administration today issued a statement stating: “This is regarding a reprehensible incident that took place on Campus on the intervening night of January 17-18 at Aryabhatta Road near JNU nursery. INU Administration with the Security Branch has been closely coordinating with the police in the process of investigation.”

University has requested residents of the campus to share any information related to this incident immediately with the security branch or the police.

JNUTA, the teachers association of the university has also demanded the reinstation of the Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment (GSCASH).

“JNU administration reiterates its resolve for the zero tolerance towards any form of violence on campus and remains committed towards providing a safer environment to all its residents on the campus. While the investigation is going on, it is requested that all stakeholders remain vigilant,” JNU notice reads.

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