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Jadavpur University Panel May Probe Alleged CCTV Footage Leak
Jadavpur University is investigating violence and vandalism that happened on August 19 and 20.
A teachers’ group also wants an FIR about CCTV footage allegedly being given to journalists.
The enquiry commission may question people about both matters.
It has selected 19 people to give evidence.
Some students say the investigation is moving too slowly.
They believe discussion of the footage leak distracts from the alleged vandalism.
The vice-chancellor said the inquiry was delayed because the commission’s members had to be changed.
The commission is led by a retired Calcutta High Court judge.
Jadavpur University’s enquiry commission is examining alleged vandalism on August 19 and 20.
The commission may question anyone it considers necessary about a demand for an FIR over leaked CCTV footage.
The RSS-affiliated teachers’ association ABRSM wants the university to file that FIR.
The commission has identified 19 people to depose by the end of the month.
Students accused the university of diverting attention from the vandalism, while the vice-chancellor denied delaying the inquiry.
- Who
- Jadavpur University’s enquiry commission, university officials, students, and the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh are involved.
- What
- The commission is investigating campus vandalism and may examine a demand for an FIR over an alleged CCTV footage leak.
- Where
- The incidents occurred at Jadavpur University, and the commission met at the university’s Salt Lake campus.
- When
- The incidents occurred on August 19 and 20; the commission met on Tuesday, almost a month later.
- Why
- The inquiry follows campus violence and a teachers’ association’s demand for action over CCTV footage allegedly leaked to journalists.
Students’ Concerns
University and Association Positions
Focus of the inquiry
Students’ Concerns
Some students said the CCTV leak issue was a distraction from the alleged vandalism by ABVP supporters and other events on campus.
University and Association Positions
The university said the commission is entitled to examine matters placed before it, including the teachers’ association’s request for an FIR over the alleged leak.
Pace of the investigation
Students’ Concerns
Students said nearly a month had passed without depositions and criticized the lack of police action against alleged offenders.
University and Association Positions
The vice-chancellor denied delaying the inquiry and said its start was postponed because the commission’s composition had to be changed.
CCTV footage leak
Students’ Concerns
Students questioned why the alleged leak was being raised while the campus vandalism remained the central concern.
University and Association Positions
The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh said selectively leaking sensitive footage during a police investigation was a criminal offence deserving an FIR.
Key facts
- Incident dates
- August 19 and 20
- FIR filed by university
- August 21 at Jadavpur police station
- People selected to depose
- 19
- Requested action
- An FIR over the alleged selective leaking of CCTV footage
- Commission head
- A retired Calcutta High Court judge
- Meeting location
- Jadavpur University’s Salt Lake campus
Quotes
Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Vice-chancellor of Jadavpur University
“What is more concerning is that non-issues like who leaked the CCTV footage to the media are now being raised so the attention can be deflected from the real issue.”
telegraphindia.com
“The commission can record depositions from anyone it deems fit if it wants to probe the demand for an FIR against those who leaked the footage”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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