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JNU said students were threatened and buildings locked during a February 22 campus clash. The administration warned of strict action and said classes continue as scheduled.
JNU said classes and academic activities are continuing as scheduled on campus.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration on Monday said it has taken serious note of disturbances on campus following a late-night clash between rival student groups. In an official statement, the university said several academic buildings were allegedly locked by protesting students. The administration also claimed some students entered the Central Library and intimidated others.
“It has come to the notice of the JNU Administration that several Academic buildings inside the campus were reportedly locked by a group of protesting students. The protesting students entered the Central library and reportedly threatened the unwilling students, intimidated them to join the protest. It is learnt that this led to a scuffle between two student groups on Campus on the night of February 22, 2026. The JNU Administration has taken very serious cognisance of these disturbing incidents,” the university said.
The university said strict action is being initiated under university rules and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). It also condemned damage to public property and said steps are being taken to ensure a proper academic environment.
“JNU administration condemns such unruly behaviour on campus aimed at repeated destruction of public property and its inclusive ethos. Strict action under the University’s rules & regulations and under BNS is being taken to ensure a proper academic environment in the campus,” the university said.
The administration said classes and other academic activities are continuing as scheduled and urged students to maintain peace.
“The administration is committed to safeguarding the academic interests and well-being of all the students and protects the public property of the University. All the stakeholders are requested to desist from indulging in any kind of unwarranted activity and cooperate in maintaining peace and harmony on the Campus failing which strict disciplinary action will be taken as per rules,” it said.
“It is noted, that presently all classes and other activities are being conducted, and all the concerned are requested to cooperate with the same,” it added.
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The statement came after tensions flared at JNU late Sunday night, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) accusing Left-backed student organisations of attacking students who were studying on campus. Left-affiliated student groups, however, alleged that ABVP members initiated the violence.
The clashes between the two sides reportedly took place between 1 am and 1:30 am.
February 23, 2026, 13:07 IST
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