Archive · 7 Sep 2025
SRMU Demolition Follows ABVP Protest Over Alleged Degree Issues
Students protested at a university because they were upset about the validity of a law degree.
The police used force to stop the students, and the government took action.
The ABVP protested.
A building was demolished on campus, which was built on government land.
The government started a probe of the police and the university administrators.
Protests are also going on as students are demanding action from government.
District administration demolished a building at Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU).
Demolition followed protests by ABVP over the validity of certain law degrees.
Police lathicharge on students triggered the protest and led to several injuries.
The demolition was due to illegal construction on government land.
Chief Minister ordered a probe into the police action.
- Who
- ABVP, SRMU administration, Police, District Authorities
- What
- Demolition of building at SRMU after protests; police action on students.
- When
- Demolition on Saturday, protests last Monday.
- Where
- Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Demolition due to illegal construction; protests over invalid law degrees and police lathicharge.
ABVP/Students' Concerns
University Administration/Authorities' Response
Police Action
ABVP/Students' Concerns
Criticized the police lathicharge on students.
University Administration/Authorities' Response
Authorities have not issued a public statement about the police lathicharge.
Degree Validity
ABVP/Students' Concerns
Challenging the validity of certain law degrees.
University Administration/Authorities' Response
The university has not issued a public statement regarding the degree validity
Land Encroachment
ABVP/Students' Concerns
The university had illegal construction on government land
University Administration/Authorities' Response
The university has not issued a public statement regarding the land encroachment.
- Location
- Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Barabanki
- Action
- Demolition of building on campus
- Reason for Demolition
- Illegal construction on government land
- Protesting Group
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Police Action
- Lathicharge on students, arrests
- Official Actions
- Chief Minister ordered probe into police lathicharge.
Sources
Uttar Pradesh: ABVP Protests Police Baton Charge In Barabanki, Demands Action Against Officials
Amid Barabanki lathicharge firestorm, a look at ABVP’s run-ins with UP administration
Bulldozer action against UP university days after ABVP activists lathi-charged
