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Hours After Kidnapping-Molestation Case, JNU Restricts Entry Of Vehicles Post 10 PM

After a case of molestation was reported on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, its security department announced that entry of outside vehicles will be restricted from 10 pm to 6 am.

JNU restricts entry of outside vehicles after molestation case

In an official notice, the university said, “The competent authority has taken a serious view of the recent incidents where outsiders entered the JNU campus and created law and order problems during the night hours. In view of this, it has been decided to restrict the entry of outside vehicles from 10 pm to 6 am.”

Those residing on the JNU campus will have to produce their identity cards at the entry and have been advised to confirm their guests at the main gate either in person or through a phone call.

“All residents of JNU are requested to produce their identity cards at the entry gate whenever asked by JNU Security. Further, all residents are advised to confirm and identify their guests at the main gate either in person or through phone calls. All the stakeholders are requested to cooperate with the security to ensure a safe and secure campus,” the statement said.

What happened on Tuesday night?

On Wednesday, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) alleged that some drunk men in a car entered the campus and attempted to kidnap two students.

The heinous incident happened on Tuesday night and police have registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university.

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Official statement

Taking notes from the investigation, Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Manoj C said, “Two complaints — one regarding physical assault and another on molestation, attempt to kidnap — have been received from JNU students. Cases have been registered.”

The DCP said the accused and the vehicle are the same in both cases and they have been identified. Further investigation is on, he added.

Alina Khan

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