Archive · 6 Jan 2026
JNU Attack Anniversary: Bail Denied, Slogans Spark Row
Six years ago, on January 5, 2020, a mob attacked students and teachers at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) with rods and stones.
The attackers' identities are still unknown.
Recently, the Supreme Court denied bail to two former students, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been in jail for over five years.
The court granted bail to five others, citing different levels of involvement.
Meanwhile, students at JNU protested the bail denial with controversial slogans against Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The JNU Students' Union defended the slogans as ideological, while political leaders condemned them.
The Delhi Police are aware of the incident but no complaint has been lodged yet.
The JNU administration has sought the registration of an FIR against the students involved in the sloganeering, alleging contempt of the Supreme Court and violation of the university's code of conduct.
A mob attacked JNU students and faculty with rods and stones on January 5, 2020, and the attackers' identities remain unknown.
The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing their higher role in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots.
The court granted bail to five other accused, considering the hierarchy of participation in the conspiracy.
Students at JNU protested the bail denial with controversial slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah, drawing sharp reactions from political leaders.
The JNU Students' Union defended the slogans as ideological, while the Delhi Police are aware of the incident but no complaint has been lodged.
- Who
- Students and faculty of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Delhi Police, JNU administration
- What
- Mob attack on JNU campus, denial of bail for Khalid and Imam, controversial slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah
- When
- January 5, 2020 (attack), January 6, 2026 (bail denial and slogans)
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, Delhi
- Why
- Attack to silence the campus (according to JNUTA), bail denial based on hierarchy of participation in conspiracy, slogans in protest against bail denial
Protesters and Supporters
JNU Administration and Authorities
Slogans Against Political Leaders
Protesters and Supporters
The slogans are seen as a form of ideological protest against the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, and are defended as a right to free speech and expression.
JNU Administration and Authorities
The slogans are considered highly objectionable, provocative, and inflammatory, amounting to contempt of the Supreme Court and violating the JNU Code of Conduct.
Role of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
Protesters and Supporters
Supporters argue that Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam were involved in non-violent protests and their prolonged detention is a violation of their rights.
JNU Administration and Authorities
Authorities believe that their involvement in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots is significant enough to deny bail, despite the prolonged custody.
- Date of Attack
- January 5, 2020
- Victims
- Students and faculty of Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Weapons Used
- Rods and stones
- Accusations
- Incompetence and complicity by JNU administration and Delhi Police
- Current Status of Attackers
- Identities still unknown
- Bail Denial
- Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam denied bail after five years
- Supreme Court Ruling
- Hierarchy of participation considered in bail decisions
- Recent Slogans
- Controversial slogans against PM Modi and Amit Shah
- Event Organizers
- Students linked to the JNUSU
- Injuries Reported
- At least 28 people injured during the 2020 attack
Sources
Mob Behind 2020 JNU Attack Still Unknown; Faculty Body Slams Delhi Police
‘Objectionable slogans’ against Modi, Shah at JNU protest sparks row, BJP blames Opposition
How SC’s Denial Of Bail For Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Will Impact Other UAPA Cases | Exclusive
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'Where is Komal Sharma?': JNUSU reacts to slogan controversy, calls it a bid to tarnish university's reputation
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