Archive · 19 May 2025
KPUC Students Protest Assault, Demand Police Action in Prayagraj
Students at KPUC hostel in Prayagraj blocked a road to protest an assault on a fellow student.
A student was allegedly attacked near the hostel, suffering a head injury.
The students claim police aren't taking the case seriously, specifically by not including the charge of attempted murder in the official report.
They believe the police are siding with the accused.
Frustrated by the lack of action, they blocked the road.
Police officials intervened and promised to address their concerns.
The students want the attempted murder charge added and action within 24 hours or they'll protest more.
KPUC hostel inmates staged a road blockade in Prayagraj.
The protest was triggered by an assault on a student on May 12.
Students claim the police are not taking the case seriously.
The students demand inclusion of the attempt to murder charge in the FIR.
Police assured appropriate action, and traffic returned to normal.
- Who
- KPUC hostel inmates and Allahabad University student.
- What
- Road blockade protesting alleged police inaction in an assault case.
- When
- May 12, and following days.
- Where
- Prayagraj, outside the KPUC hostel.
- Why
- To demand justice and proper charges against an attacker.
- Location
- Prayagraj
- Protesters
- KPUC hostel inmates
- Incident
- Assault on a student
- Protest Reason
- Demanding justice
- Key Complaint
- Alleged police negligence