Thirteen students at Lucknow University received police notices for allegedly disrupting construction work and conducting religious activities on campus.
The Executive Magistrate of Lucknow Commissionerate has issued notices to 13 students from Lucknow University for allegedly praying near Lal Baradari and chanting slogans, which reportedly disturbed ongoing construction work and posed a threat to public order. According to a report from the Hasan Ganj police station, these students attempted to pray on campus and protested by sitting in front of the canteen, leading to the disturbance of the academic environment and construction activities.
The administration issued these notices as a precautionary measure to maintain public peace, invoking sections of the Criminal Procedure Code. The relevant students have been instructed to present a substantial surety bond and two guarantors for one year, ensuring the maintenance of peace. This action highlights the administration's efforts to balance religious expression with the need to preserve the academic and operational integrity of the university.
The police report explicitly mentions the students' actions as disruptive, suggesting that such demonstrations may not only impede educational processes but also create an atmosphere of tension within the university. The administration's response reflects a stringent approach towards managing student protests while attempting to ensure that religious activities do not interfere with the university’s operations and the broader community's welfare.
