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ABVP Seeks Probe Into Jadavpur University Emblem Damage Allegations
A university emblem was damaged during clashes near Jadavpur University’s Gate No.
4.
The damage happened on August 20, after protests and scuffles involving ABVP and SFI supporters and police.
The ABVP says two professors may have helped damage the emblem and then blamed ABVP supporters.
The professors are Rajyeswar Sinha and Partha Pratim Roy.
The ABVP has asked police to check cameras, phones, videos and witness statements.
The professors did not comment on the accusation.
Their teachers’ association said the complaint was politically motivated and harassed the teachers.
Police have received the complaint, and the university has also created a committee to investigate the wider violence.
The ABVP filed a complaint seeking a probe into the damage to Jadavpur University’s Gate No. 4 emblem on August 20.
The complaint named JUTA secretary Rajyeswar Sinha and president Partha Pratim Roy over their alleged involvement.
ABVP alleged the emblem damage may have been staged to frame or malign its supporters during violence surrounding campus protests.
The organisation requested examination of CCTV footage, phones, digital evidence, social media posts, witness accounts and communications.
JUTA called the allegations politically motivated harassment, while SFI defended ideological debate and police said all angles were being examined.
- Who
- The ABVP accused Jadavpur University professors Rajyeswar Sinha and Partha Pratim Roy; JUTA defended them, while SFI offered a broader defence of ideological debate.
- What
- The ABVP sought a police investigation into the damaged university emblem and alleged a conspiracy to frame its supporters.
- Where
- The emblem was damaged at Jadavpur University’s Gate No. 4, and the complaint was filed at Jadavpur police station.
- When
- The surrounding clashes occurred on August 19-20; the emblem was damaged on August 20 and the complaint was filed on the following Wednesday evening.
- Why
- The ABVP said an investigation was needed to establish responsibility for the damage, alleged misinformation and the deterioration of campus law and order.
ABVP’s Allegations
JUTA and SFI’s Responses
Responsibility for emblem damage
ABVP’s Allegations
The ABVP alleges that Rajyeswar Sinha and Partha Pratim Roy were involved in damaging the emblem and then sought to blame ABVP supporters.
JUTA and SFI’s Responses
Sinha and Roy declined to comment, while JUTA rejected the accusation as politically motivated harassment and an insult to teachers.
Interpretation of the incident
ABVP’s Allegations
The ABVP says the damage may have been staged and followed by misleading information intended to malign a political or ideological organisation.
JUTA and SFI’s Responses
SFI argued that the university should remain an inclusive space for different opinions and ideologies, without attempts to suppress democratic views.
Investigation scope
ABVP’s Allegations
The ABVP requested a comprehensive examination of digital evidence, possible communications, alleged false information, evidence tampering and incitement.
JUTA and SFI’s Responses
Police said all angles were being examined, while Jadavpur University established a committee to investigate the wider campus violence.
Key facts
- Complainant
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the RSS-affiliated student organisation
- Accused professors
- Rajyeswar Sinha and Partha Pratim Roy, secretary and president of the Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association
- Incident date
- August 20
- Location
- Jadavpur University’s Gate No. 4
- Emblem designer
- Painter Nandalal Bose
- Requested evidence
- CCTV footage, mobile phones, digital evidence, social media posts, videos, communications and witness statements
- Official responses
- JUTA called the allegation politically motivated; police said all angles were being examined
Quotes
Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association
Teachers’ association representing Jadavpur University faculty
“We strongly condemn this political motive to harass the two. This is not only harassment of the two teachers, but also an insult to the entire teaching community,”
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“It was a conspiracy by the two university professors to pass the blame on us. The police must take action.”
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A police officer
Police officer who confirmed receipt of the complaint
“All angles are being examined.”
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Sources
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