A Columbia University graduate student was briefly detained and handcuffed by several people claiming to be federal agents near the Manhattanville campus, though it is unclear who they actually were.

In a university-wide email Tuesday, Acting President Claire Shipman said the individuals did not provide clear identification to the student, who was later released. It was not immediately clear how long the student was detained or whether they were the feds or not .

“This incident is deeply disturbing, and the University is working to obtain additional details, including any video evidence to share with local law enforcement,” Shipman wrote.

The NYPD said they were not called to respond, though a Columbia spokesperson said the school “immediately contacted the local NYPD precinct to ma

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