{
  "id": 17029019,
  "title": "Jamia Millia Islamia Considers Hostel Closure After Campus Vandalism Amid Student Union Election Protest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/jamia-millia-islamia-considers-hostel-closure-after-campus-vandalism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T07:38:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/jamia-millia-islamia-considers-hostel-closure-after-campus-vandalism-amid-student-union-election-protest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi - In response to widespread vandalism on its campus, Jamia Millia Islamia University is contemplating closing its hostels within the next two days, according to a university official. The decision comes amid escalating tensions surrounding students' demand to restore student union elections, which have been suspended since 2006. The university has already suspended physical classes, libraries, and other campus activities, shifting them online since October 24. The official noted that 80% of the protesting students who continue to support vandalism are hostellers and there is little practical reason to keep the hostels open with online classes and absent teachers. The university has been holding meetings to decide on the closure, which could be notified within the next two days. The 17-day-old protest has seen students and locals damaging campus facilities, with masked protesters allegedly attempting to mobilize additional support. Despite the protests, the university has cancelled cultural programs for its 106th Foundation Day, citing security concerns.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: After Jamia Millia Islamia alleged widespread vandalism on campus, a university official said on Wednesday that it is considering closing its hostels within the next two days amid escalating tensions over students' demand to restore union elections, suspended since 2006. Pralhad Joshi Condemns Violence At Jamia Millia Islamia, Warns Government Will Not Tolerate Hooliganism Amid…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}