ABVP Supporters Storm Campus, Vandalize Property, Injure Student
Since Wednesday evening (August 19, 2026), Jadavpur University has seen clashes between supporters of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Left-backed student unions like the Students Federation of India (SFI). On Thursday (August 20, 2026), ABVP supporters stormed the campus, vandalizing property and injuring a student. Both sides held rallies, escalating tensions; police intervened to prevent further clashes. A police complaint was filed against 11 accused under various sections of IPC and SC/ST Act by student Aritra Sarkar late at night. Published - August 20, 2026.
22 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
ABVP activists violently clashed with student union members at Jadavpur University, resulting in property damage, injuries, and multiple FIRs.
— The Hindu
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh threatened further actions against Jadavpur University after clashes between student groups, citing Trinamool's alleged role in the unrest.
— The Hindu
A clash between ABVP and Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University resulted in injuries, with BJP MLA Sarbari Mukherjee denying involvement and the party distancing itself from ABVP.
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