Meanwhile, SFI said it will screen the documentary at Kolkata’s Presidency University on January 27 at an open air field. A similar event will be organised at the Jadavpur University.
Published: 26th January 2023 08:06 AM | Last Updated: 26th January 2023 10:54 AM | A+A A-
Jadavpur University (Photo | Facebook)
NEW DELHI: A day after the Jawaharlal Nehru University, the University of Hyderabad and a few campuses in Kerala screened the controversial BBC film on the 2002 Godhra riots, Left-affiliated student groups of Delhi’s Jamia Milia Islamia tried to show the film but the administration and police thwarted the move.
Hours before the scheduled screening, Delhi Police detained over a dozen students. Deputy Commissioner of Police (southeast) Esha Pandey said the Jamia University administration had informed police that some students were creating a ruckus on the streets following which 13 students were detained, four of them SFI members, around 4 pm to ensure peace in the area.
The action came after the university administration had asked students not to participate in any gathering or screening of the documentary, adding that no permission has been given for it. It also warned the
students of strict disciplinary action if they fail to adhere to the directives.
Throughout the day, there was heavy deployment of police in and around the university area. The police blocked around 1 km stretch of the road from both sides using anti-riot vehicles and buses.
ALSO READ | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting blocks access to BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots
Police had also placed water cannons in front of the varsity gate to disperse protestors in case of any ruckus, but it was not used as the protest was tackled immediately.
Meanwhile, SFI said it will screen the documentary at Kolkata’s Presidency University on January 27 at an open air field. A separate group of students said they will screen the documentary on February 1 at the unversity. A similar event will be organised at the Jadavpur University by the All India Students’ Association.
O
P
E
N
Comments
Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.
The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time.
Latest
Bharat Jodo Yatra helps Rahul Gandhi rebuild political image
Haryana: Thrashed by four men over Rs 3,000, Dalit man dies in hospital
Iran minister urges tolerance towards women not wearing headscarves
UN forecasts fall in global economic growth to 1.9 per cent in 2023
Sabalenka overpowers Linette, to face Rybakina in Australian Open final
SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ sets cash register ringing with Rs 55 crore opening, highest for any Hindi movie
The Morning Standard | Dinamani | Kannada Prabha | Samakalika Malayalam | Cinema Express | Indulgexpress | Edex Live | Events Xpress
Contact Us | About Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Advertise With Us | Careers
Home | Nation | World | Cities | Business | Columns | Entertainment | Sport | Magazine | The Sunday Standard
Copyright – newindianexpress.com 2023. All rights reserved. Website Designed, Developed & Maintained by Express Network Private Ltd.