Three cases booked after student groups clash at JNTU Hyderabad
KPHB police took 16 students into custody, who were later served notices and let off
A violent altercation broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) during Teej celebrations on Thursday night, leaving several students injured and prompting a protest at the university's main gate. The incident began around 9 p.m. when a third-year mechanical engineering student allegedly made offensive remarks about a female student, leading to confrontations between the two groups.
Police reported that the clash intensified after midnight, with students from the Gautami and Manjeera hostels fighting with sticks and pelting stones at each other. The unrest persisted into the early hours of Friday before students gathered at the university's main gate to demand action against those involved.
Upon receiving a Dial-112 emergency call, KPHB police arrived at the campus and helped bring the situation under control. Three cases were registered in connection with the incident. The first case was filed by the female student who was allegedly harassed, while a counter-case was registered by the opposing group. Additionally, a suo motu case was registered due to allegations of obstructing police personnel while they attempted to maintain order during the protest.
Sixteen students were taken into custody, but they were later released after receiving formal notices.
In response to the incident, JNTUH officials have established an internal review committee to investigate the matter and impose disciplinary measures on students found responsible.
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