Published 16:59 IST, January 11th 2020

"JNU turning into political playground, Left is spreading violence" says BJP's Vijay Goel

BJP leader Vijay Goel criticized the recent violence that took place in Jawaharlal Nehru University and alleged that the "Left" is creating violence in JNU

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BJP leader Vijay Goel on Saturday condemned recent violence that took place in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and alleged that "Left" is creating violence. 

"JNU is being made into a political playground. Leftist groups are involved in spreading violence in campus," said Vijay Goel

" y have vandalized server room so that students cant fill ir examination forms. I condemn this and a thorough investigation into matter is underway," BJP leader added.

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Delhi Police report

Four days after Delhi police's Crime Branch started an investigation, Delhi Police Crime Branch SIT head DCP Joy Thirke, on Friday, briefed media on ongoing investigation. Revealing that JNUSU comprising of SFI, AISA, AISF, and DSF were responsible behind all attacks on January 3, 4 and 5 incident, he stated 9 students have been identified from viral videos and photos - mainly belonging to four organisations. police also stated that briefing was one of many in ongoing investigation to quell misinformation.

Naming all identified students, Thirke said, "Some Whatsapp groups had been created at relevant time around 5:30 PM. y n assembled and 7 PM incident occured at Sabarmati hostel. All CCTV recordings had been n-functional as y were Wi-Fi based. Based on all evidence of viral videos and photos and local inquiry, we have identified students mainly from se four organisations. tices will be served to se people and to explain ir involvement."

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 identified persons include - Chunchun Kumar, Pankaj Mishra, Aishe Ghosh, Waskar Vijay, Sucheta Talukraj, Priya Ranjan, Dolan Sawant, Yogendra Bhardwaj and Vikas Patel, DCP Joy Tirkey, SIT chief said at a press conference. Although  suspect has been detained yet, interrogation of suspects will begin soon, senior official said. 

JNU attack

attack on JNU students had sparked nationwide protests with students from various universities across country stood in solidarity with m. On Sunday evening, JNU students were attacked by masked goons. As many as said 50-odd goons entered campus and went on a ramp, attacking people and vandalising cars. JNU students union president Aishe Ghosh was injured and was rushed to hospital along with 30 or injured students.

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16:59 IST, January 11th 2020