JNU V-C accuses students of forcibly entering his residence, confining his wife inside

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Mar 25 2019 | 10:55 PM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar alleged on Monday that the varsity students forcibly entered his house and confined his wife inside for several hours.

Seven students have been on a hunger strike since last week in protest against the online system of entrance exam that will be implemented from this academic session.

According to sources, students from Left outfits went to the vice-chancellor's residence to demand an audience with him since he had not been meeting them. When they went to meet him last week, he offered them sweets rather than addressing their concerns,

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First Published: Mar 25 2019 | 10:55 PM IST

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