A protest by Left-affiliated student groups at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) demanding registration of an FIR against ABVP on allegations of violence turned tense on Saturday evening, with the organisations accusing Delhi police of "brutal assault" while the police claimed the protesters broke barricades and injured personnel.

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Students said the incident took place near JNU’s West Gate when police intervened to stop their march, sparking a confrontation. Left-wing groups claimed they were staging a peaceful protest against alleged attacks by ABVP members and police inaction, but accused the police of using force to prevent them from proceeding.

Students allege police brutality

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