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Jamia Millia campus breached; university alleges vandalism by protesters
Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi reported a security incident late on October 27, with the administration accusing demonstrators of damaging campus infrastructure and intimidating faculty members.
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The administration of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) filed formal allegations on October 28 following disturbances on the university campus the previous night. According to a press release issued by the university, protesters allegedly breached security by damaging Gate 4C, a primary entry point to the institution.
The university claimed that vandals targeted surveillance infrastructure, destroying multiple CCTV cameras positioned across the campus. The administration also alleged that female faculty members received threatening messages during the incident, raising concerns about safety protocols within the institution.
The university did not provide detailed information regarding the underlying cause of the demonstration or the specific demands of the protesters. Security personnel were reportedly deployed to the campus following the incident. The allegations against the demonstrators remain under investigation, though no official statement regarding arrests or further action has been released at this stage.
Jamia Millia Islamia, one of India's premier universities, has witnessed periodic protests over various issues. The October 27 incident marks a significant escalation in terms of alleged property damage and security concerns on the campus.