Synopsis: On October 7, 2025, a Palestine solidarity march at EFLU in Hyderabad turned chaotic after ABVP members allegedly tore posters and shouted profanities, leading to a physical scuffle with Students’ Union members. Police intervened, detaining one organiser and allegedly using excessive force. The administration remained silent, with accusations of bias towards ABVP, who continued casual activities on campus.
Tensions flared at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) in Hyderabad on the night of Wednesday, 7 October, after a solidarity march in support of Palestine reportedly descended into chaos.
The march, which concluded peacefully, was followed by an altercation between members of the Students’ Union and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). The ABVP cadr