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Panjab University writes to police to register FIR in campus brawl
Panjab University (PU) authorities have written to the police seeking registration of an FIR after a brawl near the geology department on Sunday. Harsh Saini, a member of the newly formed Panjab University Democratic Front (PUDF), was allegedly attacked by unknown persons who arrived in two Scorpio N SUVs with Punjab registration numbers. The security guard on duty witnessed the attack and noted the vehicle numbers. Saini was taken to Government Multi Specialty Hospital in Sector 16 for treatment.
In his statement, Saini named members of the Students Organisation of India (SOI), including Harkamal Singh, as his attackers. Harkamal Singh Bhuregill said the incident was only a heated argument over a meme allegedly shared by PUDF and claimed authorities were pressured into sending the letter without hearing their side. PU has offered to provide CCTV footage to the police. The police have not yet registered the case.
Dean of Students Welfare Yogesh Rawal said the letter followed protocol and that he has asked the chief of university security to take legal action. Rawal added that an all-party meeting will be held to urge parties to avoid violence ahead of the PUCSC student council elections. This comes after a separate clash between ABVP and Sath party over a help booth at the Law Auditorium.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The PU campus has seen a pattern of student-party clashes in the run-up to the PUCSC elections. Sunday's brawl is the second violent incident in days, following an ABVP-Sath party confrontation over a help booth. The core issue is control of student council seats, which influence campus administration and hostel allotments. The involvement of outsiders with SUVs from Punjab suggests the fight may have roots in inter-party rivalries extending beyond the campus. The police response will be watched closely: a delayed FIR could embolden further violence, while quick action might deter it. The all-party meeting called by the DSW is a standard step but has rarely stopped repeat incidents in past election cycles. The next signal is whether the FIR is registered within 48 hours.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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