AMU Protests: Detained students released; protestors recall night of terror

The burnt hostel room at Morison Court hostel. Some of the
unburnt notebooks remain on the window sill. The rest are charred as
are two mattresses right next to the window. Photo: Meher Ali

 

At least nine detained Aligarh Muslim University students were released Monday night at around 8 pm following pressure from local Aligarh residents, who gathered on the streets near the university to protest the students’ detention. Syed Zamin Mehdi (18)’s older brother, Syed Mohammad Mehdi was one of the students who was detained by the police and rapid action force (RAF) on Sunday night during protests. He was released at 8.30 pm from Civil Lines Police Station yesterday after being pressured to do so by local Aligarh residents. The police beat Mehdi up who suffered head injuries and had to get 5 stitches. He is now on his way home. Continue reading on Twocircles.net