Archive · 26 Sep 2026
BJP, ABVP Challenge Nalsar Screening Of Umar Khalid Documentary
Students at Nalsar University of Law showed a documentary about Umar Khalid.
The film is called ‘Prisoner No.
626710 Is Present’.
Reports said the students organised it as a private event.
The Telangana BJP asked whether university officials knew about the screening.
It also asked whether the students had received permission and followed the rules.
BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash said law universities must follow the Constitution and the rule of law.
The ABVP also called for an inquiry into the event.
The groups said action should be taken if university rules were broken.
The documentary ‘Prisoner No. 626710 Is Present’ was screened at Nalsar University of Law on Wednesday.
Reports said a group of students organised the screening independently as a private event.
Telangana BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash questioned whether the university knew about the event and whether required permission was obtained.
Subash said the documentary concerns jailed activist Umar Khalid, who faces serious charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
ABVP Greater Hyderabad demanded a transparent inquiry and action under university rules if the screening was unauthorised.
- Who
- A group of Nalsar students organised the screening; the Telangana BJP and ABVP questioned it.
- What
- A documentary about jailed activist Umar Khalid was screened, prompting demands for an inquiry.
- When
- The screening took place on Wednesday.
- Where
- Nalsar University of Law in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The BJP and ABVP questioned whether the event had university permission and complied with institutional and legal procedures.
- Documentary
- ‘Prisoner No. 626710 Is Present’
- Venue
- Nalsar University of Law
- Event format
- Reportedly organised independently as a private event
- BJP spokesperson
- N.V. Subash
- Subject
- Jailed activist Umar Khalid
- Legal reference
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act charges
- Demand
- A strict and transparent inquiry, with action if rules were violated