Jamia Millia Islamia Protest: Several Students Detained by Delhi Police; Paramilitary Forces Deployed

Several students of Jamia Millia Islamia University were detained by Delhi Police at around 5 AM on Thursday, February 13, after protesting for the past three days. Heavy security, including paramilitary forces, has been deployed outside the JMIU campus.

Paramilitary Forces at JMIU

Delhi: Heavy deployment of paramilitary forces has been made outside Jamia Millia Islamia University. Student organizations have been protesting for several days over their demands. Today, several students were detained by the authorities pic.twitter.com/DaaXxs17Xg

— IANS (@ians_india) February 13, 2025

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Student organisations have been demonstrating for several days over their demands. Today, several students were detained by authorities, and a riot control vehicle was seen outside the university. Reports indicate that the protest was against disciplinary action taken against two PhD researchers.

Riot Control Vehicle at  JMIU

Delhi: A riot control vehicle has been deployed outside the Jamia Millia Islamia University campus amid ongoing student protests pic.twitter.com/sGKz1ymwUj

— IANS (@ians_india) February 13, 2025

Following this, the students launched an indefinite protest. The individuals facing disciplinary action are allegedly associated with Jamia Resistance Day, which marks the anniversary of the anti-NRC protests in 2019. The protest was organised by the All India Students' Association (AISA), a Left-affiliated student organisation, calling the university's action an attack on campus democracy and an attempt to suppress student activism.