Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Midnapore College Clash Over Jadavpur Violence Injures 25 Students
About 25 students were hurt during a fight at Midnapore College.
The fight happened during a meeting organized by the SFI.
The meeting was about violence at Jadavpur University.
SFI supporters said ABVP members attacked them with sticks and iron rods.
Some SFI students also said they were stopped from getting medical help.
The SFI said students, teachers, and college staff were attacked.
ABVP gave a different account and said SFI members started the violence.
ABVP also claimed that slogans were disrupting college activities.
College authorities tried to calm the campus and protect injured students.
Around 25 students were injured in a clash at Midnapore College on Friday.
The confrontation began during an SFI meeting protesting violence at Jadavpur University.
SFI supporters alleged that ABVP activists attacked them with sticks and iron rods.
SFI members said some injured students were prevented from obtaining medical treatment.
ABVP denied responsibility, alleging that SFI members attacked them and raised “anti-national” slogans.
- Who
- SFI and ABVP supporters were involved; around 25 students were reported injured.
- What
- A clash took place during an SFI meeting and procession, with both groups accusing the other of initiating violence.
- When
- Friday, around noon.
- Where
- Midnapore College.
- Why
- The SFI meeting was held to protest violence at Jadavpur University, including the reported vandalism of an artwork by Nandalal Bose; ABVP said the procession disrupted academic activities.
SFI’s account
ABVP’s account
Who started the clash
SFI’s account
SFI supporters alleged that ABVP activists arrived during their meeting and attacked them.
ABVP’s account
ABVP alleged that SFI members attacked the college.
Nature of the gathering
SFI’s account
The SFI described the meeting and procession as peaceful and said it was protesting violence at Jadavpur University.
ABVP’s account
ABVP said slogans described as “anti-national” were being raised and that the procession disrupted academic activities.
Injuries and response
SFI’s account
SFI reported injuries to its supporters and said some injured students were prevented from obtaining medical treatment; it sought action against those responsible.
ABVP’s account
ABVP said 10 to 12 of its members were injured and asked police to take action.
- Reported injuries
- Around 25 students were injured, according to the report.
- SFI allegation
- SFI supporters said ABVP activists attacked them with sticks and iron rods.
- ABVP allegation
- ABVP said SFI members attacked the college and that 10 to 12 ABVP members were injured.
- Meeting subject
- The SFI meeting protested violence at Jadavpur University and reported vandalism of an artwork by Nandalal Bose.
- Medical treatment
- SFI supporters alleged that some injured students were prevented from leaving for medical treatment.
- Authorities' response
- College authorities took steps to control tension and ensure the safety of injured students.