It's act of impunity, can only happen with support of govt: Chidambaram on JNU clash

It is shocking and horrifying to see live telecast of "masked men entering JNU hostels and attacking students", Congress leer P Chidambaram said on Sunday and alleged that such an "act of impunity can only happen with support of government".

A clash broke out between members of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Students' Union and ABVP on university campus on Sunday.

Left-controlled students' union and ABVP blamed each or for attack.

"What we are seeing on Live TV is shocking and horrifying. Masked men enter JNU hostels and attack students. What is Police doing? Where is Police Commissioner?" former finance minister tweeted.

"If it is happening on live TV, it is an act of impunity and can only happen with support of government. This is beyond belief," he wrote on microblogging site.