The clash occurred on August 14 following an argument between the cadres of the two student groups during a protest by ABVP members at a women’s hostel a day earlier.
The NSUI accused the ABVP members of making casteist slurs against a student, besides assaulting the EFLU Students’ Union Vice-President. It further alleged that a group of ABVP members attacked its members with sticks and glass bottles, leaving several students seriously injured.
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However, according to the ABVP EFLU Unit, on August 13, one of the wardens spoke rudely and made certain remarks against two female students who had requested to stay as inmates.
After which, ABVP claimed, its members raised the issue and held a peaceful protest in support of the students and also highlighted concerns regarding basic hostel facilities, including clean washrooms and safe drinking water. “During the protest, NSUI members attempted to disrupt the peaceful demonstration through arguments and abusive language,” it alleged.
Police on Sunday said seven students –four members from the NSUI and three from ABVP were injured in the clash. Four NSUI members who suffered “serious” head injuries were hospitalised.Also Read: Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels
Based on the complaints and counter-complaints, cases were registered against members of both the student groups at Osmania University police station.
Seven members of the ABVP were arrested and sent to judicial custody, while seven belonging to NSUI, against whom a case was registered, were also arrested and granted station bail, police said.
The ABVP EFLU Unit demanded an impartial investigation into the entire incident and immediate and unconditional release of the seven ABVP members.
