Overview
- Supporters of the SFI and We The Independent clashed on the Jadavpur University campus on Friday during campaigning for Internal Complaints Committee elections.
- Professors Rajeshwar Sinha and Lalit Lalitav Mahakudh were assaulted while trying to break up the fight between students.
- Sinha suffered injuries near his eye and remains under observation, while Mahakudh was treated and discharged after first aid.
- Police stationed near the campus say they were informed of the disturbance but did not enter without approval from university authorities.
- Vice-Chancellor Chiranjib Bhattacharya condemned the violence and said the university will consult all sides before deciding next steps.