On February 26, tensions escalated at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi as students prepared for a proposed march to the Ministry of Education. The primary aim of the protesting students was to push for the implementation of the 'Rohith Act' and express their dissent against certain UGC regulations. In anticipation of the march, heavy deployments of Delhi Police, RAF, and CRPF were made around the campus, demonstrating the authorities' preparedness for potential unrest as barricades were erected to prevent students from leaving the campus.

As students attempted to move forward with the march, confrontations with the police became violent, leading to several students being beaten and forcibly detained. Reports emerged of over 50 students being taken into custody as police used physical force to contain the crowd. Videos circulated showing the police employing aggressive tactics, including pushing, striking, and using batons against demonstrators, raising serious concerns about police conduct during the incident.

The situation attracted significant attention, particularly regarding the treatment of female students, who reported being forcibly handled by male officers. These events at JNU have reignited discussions around students' rights to protest and the police's approach to dealing with dissent in academic institutions. The incident not only highlights the growing tensions between students and law enforcement but also raises broader questions about academic freedom and government accountability regarding educational policies.