Chandigarh: Four students hurt in 3 clashes on PU campus

In the first case, Aakashdeep, 25, of Fazilka, Punjab, told police that on September 3, a group of nearly 50-60 students, allegedly belonging to the Student Front, attacked him when he was visiting his friend near Gate No. 2 of the university.

Four students were left injured in three violent clashes reported on the Panjab University (PU) campus since September 3, the day of polling – two of which were between rival student groups.

In the second case, complainant Damanpreet, 21, a resident of Mohali, alleged that he and his elder brother Harmanpreet, 23, were attacked after receiving a message from the official page of the United Students Organisation (USO). (HT File)

In the first case, Aakashdeep, 25, of Fazilka, Punjab, told police that on September 3, a group of nearly 50-60 students, allegedly belonging to the Student Front, attacked him when he was visiting his friend near Gate No. 2 of the university. He said the group verbally abused him and assaulted him physically. In his complaint, he named Harkirat Singh, Sunny Rana, Harry Bath, Daman, Harmanpreet and Shivjot, besides other unidentified persons.

The following evening, on September 4, another incident was reported near Boys Hostel No. 7. Complainant Damanpreet, 21, a resident of Mohali, alleged that he and his elder brother Harmanpreet, 23, were attacked after receiving a message from the official page of the United Students Organisation (USO). According to the FIR, a group of youths, including Aras Kamboj, Akashdeep, Jarman, Rohit, and others, allegedly assaulted the brothers. Damanpreet sustained a head injury, while Harmanpreet was injured on his lip.