Kerala CM condemns ‘Nazi-style’ attack on JNU, calls it result of 'intolerance'

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday has called attack on JNU students and teachers by masked men in Delhi, a result of growing 'intolerance' in country. " assault on students is result of intolerance. Nazi-style attack on students and teachers on campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University are carried out by those who want to create unrest and violence in country," Kerala CM said. 

'Scale of attack reveals extent of planning'

He added, " Sangh Parivar forces must withdraw from this dangerous game of bloodshed on campus. It would be good if y understand that voice of students' is voice of land." Following attack, JNU Students Union (JNUSU) has demanded resignation of Vice-Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar. " JNU community has a single point of demand. That eir this VC resign or MHRD as competent authority remove him. Those who are trying to malign and destroy this university will t succeed," said a statement from JNUSU.

Delhi Police register FIR

23 people injured in JNU violence have been released from AIIMS while some are still undergoing treatment. Hours after attack, Delhi Police on Monday has filed an FIR under sections of Public Property Dam Act and Rioting Act. Devender Arya, DCP, South-West, has said, "We have taken cognizance of yesterday's violence and have registered an FIR. Social media and CCTV foots will be part of investigation."

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Home Ministry seeks report

A group of masked men and women armed with sticks, rods and acid unleashed violence on campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Sunday evening. At least 28 people, including JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh, were injured as chaos reigned on campus for over two hours. Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi Police chief Amulya Patnaik and Ministry has sought a report on violence.

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