Violent clash at JNU over friendship with female student; student loses vision in one eye

A dispute between two students over a friendship with a female student turned extremely violent at the Barak Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). During the scuffle, one student launched a lethal attack on another student using a butcher's cleaver (gadasa) on his face, head, and other parts of his body. A student named Saurabh was seriously injured in this attack, resulting in the permanent loss of vision in one of his eyes.

According to a report by Amar Ujala, the victim, Saurabh, is a second-year language studies student at JNU. He shared a friendship with a female student studying at the same university. A student named Ajay, who is studying in the second year of MA at the same university, had an objection to this friendship. On Thursday, a heated argument broke out between Saurabh and Ajay over this issue, which quickly escalated into a violent clash.

During the fight, Ajay pulled out a butcher's cleaver and launched heavy attacks on Saurabh's face, head, and hands. As Saurabh sustained serious injuries, he was immediately admitted to the AIIMS Trauma Centre. Doctors there informed the police that Saurabh had lost vision in one eye and would no longer be able to see with it. As of Saturday evening, Saurabh's treatment was ongoing at the Trauma Centre.

In this violent incident, not only Saurabh but a total of four students, including the accused Ajay, were injured. Police officers of the South-West district stated that the accused Ajay also sustained injuries and was admitted to the Trauma Centre. Based on the female student's complaint, the Vasant Kunj (North) police station registered a First Information Report (FIR) on Friday under various sections, including attempt to murder. However, as of Saturday evening, no arrests had been made in the case.

South-West District Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Amit Goyal confirmed that an FIR has been registered and a very intensive investigation has been launched by the police. On the other hand, JNU security officer Navin Yadav clarified the incident, stating that a dispute began between two students over a female friend, during which one student pulled out a butcher's cleaver and attacked another's face, causing serious injuries including to the eye.

Given the gravity of the incident, JNU University has submitted a detailed report to the Chief Proctor's office. The university administration and students are in shock following this incident. While initial reports from the police and JNU stated that four injured persons were students, a statement provided by AIIMS mentioned the involvement of 10 people in this violence. According to AIIMS, one main student and 10 other injured persons were brought to the hospital.

According to the AIIMS report, Saurabh sustained serious injuries to his right eye, nose, face, and shoulder, and had multiple fractures in his body. From this AIIMS statement, it can be inferred that the violence, which began inside a room, subsequently turned into a fight between two groups involving more people.

This incident has raised questions regarding campus security and the increasing tension among students. Currently, the police are proceeding with legal action based on the FIR and are investigating the roles of other individuals involved in the incident.