Clashes broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) involving members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-aligned student organizations. According to the ABVP, their members were attacked by a large group of 200 to 300 people, which they claim put their lives in danger. Several students reported injuries during the incident, highlighting the volatile atmosphere on campus where political rivalries often flare up into violence.

Eyewitness accounts from students described a chaotic scene, with students attempting to evade the violence by taking refuge in bathrooms. One student, Pratik Bhardwaj, recounted how they managed to escape an attack and noted injuries sustained by his group during the confrontation. The authorities, including the police, responded to the situation, but fear and panic remained prevalent among students, with reports of students being assaulted and the sound of violence echoing through the campus.

The incident reflects ongoing tensions at JNU, a prominent site for political activity and student protests in India. The university has a history of clashes between student factions, often resulting from ideological differences. This recent violence raises concerns about campus safety and the need for dialogue among student bodies to mitigate future confrontations, as the political landscape continues to become more polarized within educational institutions in India.