New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia university has taken strict disciplinary action against three individuals following a violent clash on campus last month. The university has suspended two current students and barred one former student from entering the premises after an incident that involved stone pelting and physical attacks.
Details of the Campus Confrontation
The clash occurred on November 20 near the university's polytechnic building. According to official disciplinary notices, the confrontation involved two groups that included current students, former students, and outsiders. The situation escalated rapidly, leading to panic in the area.
During the incident, stones were allegedly thrown and students were physically attacked. This violence took place while nearby classrooms and laboratories were operational, forcing teaching activities and practical work to come to an abrupt halt. The university administration has classified the event as a serious breach of conduct that disrupted ongoing diploma examinations and caused damage to university property.
Disciplinary Actions Taken
The university has suspended one student from the diploma in computer engineering program and another from the diploma in electrical engineering program. Both students have also been barred from entering the campus for two weeks.
Additionally, a former student from the faculty of humanities and languages has been prohibited from entering the university premises. The disciplinary notices identify four other students—including another former student—as key conspirators in the incident, though it remains unclear whether formal action has been initiated against them yet.
Charges and Future Proceedings
The university has listed multiple charges against those involved:
- Engaging in violence and stone pelting
- Causing disturbance during examinations
- Bringing outsiders onto campus for confrontation
- Damaging public property
The administration has warned that such conduct falls directly under punitive provisions that could lead to extended suspension or even rustication from the university.
All three individuals facing immediate action have been asked to submit written explanations by December 5, clarifying why stricter disciplinary measures should not be taken against them. The notices state that if no reply is received by the deadline, the university will proceed ex parte—meaning further action will be taken without considering their defense.
No official response was immediately available from university representatives regarding the incident or the disciplinary measures. The case highlights ongoing concerns about campus security and student conduct at educational institutions in the national capital region.
