Hyderabad: ABVP, NSUI clash at EFLU campus; several injured

Two student groups, ABVP and NSUI, clashed at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus in Hyderabad, leaving several injured. Police have registered cases against both organisations

Hyderabad: Two student organisations’ representatives clashed on the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus here on Friday, leaving several injured, with Osmania University police booking cases.

The incident occurred when students belonging to ABVP EFLU unit staged a protest at one of the women’s hostels over an issue on Thursday. Meanwhile, NSUI members allegedly tried to disrupt the protest and hurled abuses.   

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While students dispersed, the ABVP alleged that some NSUI members barged into the room of a BA student and assaulted him around 3 am on Friday. It also alleged that NSUI members also gagged one of his batchmates and assaulted other ABVP members. During this, a clash broke out as ABVP members came to the rescue of the student.  

ABVP EFLU unit demanded a fair investigation and rustication of those involved in the violence against peaceful protesters.

Confirming the incident, university official sources said that NSUI members should not have been there at the ABVP protesting site in the first place. 

“Initial verbal duel between the two student groups turned into a fight. Police have booked cases on both student groups. The proctorial committee is looking into the issue,” sources added.