In Lucknow, ABVP activists and students have begun a protest against the police baton charge in Barabanki. On Tuesday, students outside Lucknow University chanted slogans against the police. Some reached the gate of the assembly, sparking a minor clash with officers. The protesting students were outraged by the police action on their peers in Barabanki. They stated that their protest will continue until the Home Secretary meets with them and promises appropriate action.
Call for Strict Action Against Police Officers
During the protest, students questioned the role of the police. They claimed that the police brutally baton-charged peacefully protesting students, which is entirely unjust. They demanded immediate action against the guilty officers in Barabanki. Until their demands are met, they will continue their movement. A large police force was deployed to prevent students from advancing further. Police detained several students and took them away in vehicles.
Source: aajtak
ABVP Takes Stand Against Its Own Government
It is noteworthy that students linked with ABVP and other student organizations reached near Gate Number 2 of the UP Assembly today. Emerging from the BJP office, they arrived at the assembly gate. Despite police efforts to halt them, students sat down to demonstrate. Chaos ensued at the scene. In vehement protest against the baton charge on LLB students in Barabanki, students displayed significant anger. However, police forcibly removed them from the area. Presently, ABVP is standing against its own government, demanding action against the guilty police officers.
Actions Taken in Baton Charge Case
In the case of the beating of ABVP activists and students in Barabanki, CM Yogi Adityanath has taken note and expressed dissatisfaction with the police action. He has ordered action against the involved police officers, resulting in the suspension of the local CO. Additionally, the inspector and police post in-charge have been placed on line duty. IG Range Ayodhya is tasked with investigating the entire matter.
Source: aajtak
It's notable that in Barabanki, the police baton-charged students and ABVP activists protesting against admissions despite the cancellation of recognition for the LLB course at Ram Swaroop University on Monday. Over 25 individuals were severely injured in this charge, leading to an uproar among students and activists who shouted slogans against the police and administration late into the night. Now, students are protesting in Lucknow.
