JNU: Iranian accuses ABVP of assault
ABVP member says they were roughed up for celebrating India's win against Pak.
New Delhi: An Iranian studying in JNU filed a police complaint against 10 people, allegedly linked to the ABVP, for allegedly manhandling him. However, an ABVP member claimed that they were roughed up for celebrating India’s win over Pakistan in a cricket match, on Sunday night.
“Vinay, a resident of room number one of Damodar Hotel’s D Block, was bursting crackers in the gallery. When the guard intervened, he started arguing,” the student claimed in a complaint to the hostel senior warden and chief proctor. “While I was observing the situation, one of them pushed me and Vinay punched me on the nose. It was a group of 10 people at least, including Vinay and another person Saurabh Sharma,” the student, who wished to remain anonymous, alleged.
“The whole group was drunk,” he added.
He alleged that there were many complaints against the unruly behaviour of the student and requested the authorities to take appropriate action against him.
The Iranian national has filed a complaint with Vasant Kunj (North) Police Station, a senior police official said.
Meanwhile, Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad member Saurabh Sharma, whose name was mentioned in the complaint, claimed that he was celebrating India’s victory against Pakistan in the cricket match when a few persons, some of whom maybe foreign nationals, not happy with the result, manhandled him. Meanwhile, Mr Sharma informed that both the students have signed the compromise letter on the incident that was reported after the India-Pakistan cricket match.
No further police action is needed, the issues has been resolved among themselves.
A security guard has also filed a complaint alleging Mr Sharma and other ABVP members assaulted a foreign national.
“When I heard noises I checked a room number 1 in which Vinay was residing and found 10 to 15 people drinking liquor and bursting crackers,” he said.
“Saurabh Sharma was also present in the room and they also assaulted a foreign national. When I tried to make a phone call, Mr Sharma also snatched my mobile phone,” he claimed.
JNUSU president Mohit Pandey also wrote a letter to the authorities demanding action. Police sources said the guard will be questioned and legal action might be initiated after he records his statement.
A senior police officer, however, said the Iranian student does want initiation of any legal action.