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Student activists claim police detention attempt on Goa Express train
Members of the All India Students' Federation alleged they faced arbitrary detention by state police while travelling on a train from Pune to New Delhi. The incident has drawn attention to concerns over police conduct during student movements.
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A delegation of student activists from the All India Students' Federation (AISF) has alleged that police attempted to arbitrarily detain them while aboard the 12779 Goa Express travelling from Pune to New Delhi. The Mumbai-based activist group claimed the detention attempt occurred during the train's journey, raising questions about police procedures during student-led activities.
According to the AISF members, the incident represented an unwarranted intervention by state police. The delegation was reportedly en route to New Delhi for scheduled activities when the alleged attempt to detain them took place. The students have contested the legality and justification of the police action.
The allegations come amid broader scrutiny of police conduct toward student organizations across India. The AISF, a long-standing student body affiliated with leftist political movements, has previously documented concerns about police treatment during demonstrations and transit.
Details regarding the specific charges, if any were levelled against the students, and the outcome of the alleged detention attempt remain unclear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between student activism and law enforcement in the country.