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Sikh Community Aids Protesting Students at Jantar Mantar
Thousands of students are protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over allegations of a NEET paper leak.
The Sikh community, including volunteers from organizations like Hemkunt Foundation and Sachkhand Foundation, has been providing food, first aid, and shelter to the students.
Gurdwaras like Bangla Sahib opened their doors to offer refuge and continuous langar (community kitchen) to the protesters.
The police have registered 10 FIRs related to the protests, citing the need to maintain public order.
The Sikh volunteers have been distributing burgers, pizzas, and vegetarian thalis to the students, and they have been offering help to those in need, including protection from police action.
Thousands of students are protesting at Jantar Mantar over alleged NEET paper leak.
Sikh community provides food, first aid, and shelter to protesting students.
Gurdwaras like Bangla Sahib offer refuge and continuous langar to protesters.
Volunteers from Hemkunt Foundation and Sachkhand Foundation distribute food and aid.
Delhi Police have registered 10 FIRs related to the protests.
- Who
- Thousands of students protesting NEET paper leak and Sikh volunteers
- What
- Sikh community providing food, first aid, and shelter to protesting students
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- When
- Ongoing since Monday, July 20
- Why
- To support students during protests and provide aid amidst police action
Protesters
Delhi Police
Use of Force
Protesters
Protesters claim police used excessive force, including lathi charges and tear gas, causing chaos and necessitating refuge.
Delhi Police
Delhi Police argue their actions were necessary to maintain public order and prevent further escalation.
Key facts
- Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Protesters
- Thousands of students
- Sikh Community Support
- Food, first aid, shelter
- Organizations Involved
- Hemkunt Foundation, Sachkhand Foundation
- Food Provided
- Burgers, pizzas, vegetarian thalis
- Police Action
- 10 FIRs registered
Quotes
Sachkhand Foundation spokesperson
Representative of the Sachkhand Foundation
“‘If you’re facing any difficulty or problem—if you need food, if you’re afraid of the police, if you need shelter, or if you have any other requirement or need any kind of help—just look for people wearing a turban in the crowd. You will definitely receive help.’”
livemint.com
“‘1000s of students got first aid, shelter, and a place to wash up at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib since last evening. Langar and tea haven’t stopped once. The house of Guru Nanak opened its doors again- Rakab Ganj Sahib and gurdwaras across Delhi did the same.’”
livemint.com
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