FIR lodged in connection with 'Azad Kashmir' graffiti on Jadavpur University campus
The Hindu
FIR lodged for 'Azad Kashmir' graffiti at Jadavpur University, investigations ongoing, protests and legal actions taken against suspects.
“A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged in connection with the ‘Azad Kashmir’ graffiti spotted on the Jadavpur University (JU) campus,” police said on Wednesday (March 12, 2025). “The FIR was registered against unknown persons for their alleged involvement in putting up the graffiti,” a senior officer said.
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"A suo motu case has been filed at Jadavpur Police station under Sections 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) and 152 (acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)," he said.
Graffiti in black proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' were seen on a wall near gate number three of the university on Monday (March 10, 2025), but it was not known who or which organisation was behind it.
“These graffiti and posters are carrying messages which can hurt the sentiments of unity of the nation. Necessary action will be taken against those behind these,” the officer said. “As a part of the probe, the police have prepared a list of students of the varsity, who could be questioned,” he added.
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