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Chaos at Panjab University: Police Action Against Students Protesting RSS Leader’s Program

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Chaos at Panjab University: Police Action Against Students Protesting RSS Leader’s Program

Chandigarh: March 9, 2026
Tension gripped Panjab University campus when student groups opposed RSS leader as chief guest at Guru Teg Bahadur commemorative event. Clashes erupted between police and protesters; several students detained.

Reason for Protest & Admin Criticism

Sath Party’s Sukhman Singh said they appealed earlier against inviting RSS leader to Sikh history event. Cited 2004 Akal Takht decree labeling RSS ideology anti-Sikh. Students accused university of turning campus into political propaganda ground. Claimed police brutality during arrests—turbans removed, one kirpan seized.

Police & Admin Response

Seeing situation deteriorate, university called Sector-11 police. ~100 students detained. Photos showed police dragging protesters. Students allege excessive force used.

ABVP’s Side

ABVP PU unit president Ashish Sharma clarified non-political event. RSS North region pracharak pramukh Banvir Rana only discussed Sikh Gurus’ sacrifices and history. Accused rival groups of politicizing ahead of elections.

University yet to issue official statement; campus security tightened.