Jamia Millia Islamia Students Protest Amid Police Presence on October 25, 2026
Students at Jamia Millia Islamia continue their protest for union restoration despite heavy police deployment and campus restrictions.
Protests resumed on October 25 after police attempted to remove students the previous day.
An FIR has been filed against students and political leaders for trespassing and property damage.
Students face restrictions on water access and are encouraged to vacate hostels due to online classes.
On October 25, 2026, students at Jamia Millia Islamia university gathered to protest for the restoration of their student union, JMISU, despite heavy police presence and restrictions on campus access. Following attempts by security personnel to forcibly remove the protesting students the previous day, many students climbed gates to join their peers who had been protesting since October 11.
The situation escalated on October 24 when security forces, along with teaching and non-teaching staff, attempted to dismantle the protest setup, resulting in the suspension of classes and essential services such as water and electricity. The administration announced that all classes would be conducted online until further notice, leading to increased tensions among students who felt their rights were being infringed upon.
Students reported being denied entry to the campus, with many relying on friends for basic necessities like water. Some students managed to breach security barriers, while others faced physical resistance from police. The Vice-Chancellor visited the campus but did not engage with the protesting students, further fueling their demands for dialogue regarding the restoration of JMISU, which has been inactive since 2006.
In response to the protests, the Jamia administration filed a complaint leading to an FIR against several individuals for trespassing and damaging property. The police confirmed that the complaint included names of political leaders and students involved in the protests. Additionally, three individuals were detained, including two women not affiliated with the university, raising concerns about the broader implications of police actions during the protests.
As the protests continue, the administration has been urging students to vacate hostels due to the shift to online classes and the upcoming festive season. Officials stated that the campus is no longer operational for in-person activities, which has left many students frustrated and without access to necessary facilities. The situation remains tense as students demand their voices be heard and their rights respected.
