Three-member fact-finding committee set up after allegations of a hijab-related incident during a Jadavpur University examination
The NHRC has directed a probe into the student’s death. Authorities should submit an action report within seven days.
Tripura Student Murder: The Union minister urged collective action against discrimination, cited past Delhi data on attacks, and said states should set up special police units.
Jai Singh Meena, a 26-year-old final-year BTech student, was from Rajasthan. He was found hanging inside his hostel room, the police said.
Thousands of students held a candle march in Agartala demanding justice. Tripura CM said Uttarakhand authorities assured arrests of those responsible.
Uttarakhand Police had earlier declared a Rs 25,000 reward. Tipra Motha Party also announces Rs 3 lakh compensation for the student’s family.
Stakeholders demand the removal of VC Shambhu Nath Singh over alleged corruption and administrative lapses. Protests highlight governance failure and eroding public trust at the university.