Students protest against DU closure
The Hindu
North and South campuses rocked by protests; agitation will intensify from Wednesday: students
Protests demanding the reopening of Delhi University took place on North and South campuses with students blocking Chhatra Marg for several hours on Tuesday.
During the protest, a DU student tried to immolate himself by pouring petrol over his body. The student was not injured and is being counselled by professionals, a police officer said, adding that the incident took place around 1.45 p.m.
“Our police team at the spot immediately stopped him. He was taken to hospital. It is learnt that the said liquid was a mix of petrol and water. Further antecedents are being verified,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Sagar Singh Kalsi.
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