Kolkata Police Seeks Campus Police Post Amid Jadavpur University Unrest

In response to recent student unrest at Jadavpur University, Kolkata Police have requested space on campus for a police outpost to maintain peace. The unrest erupted following an incident involving Education Minister Bratya Basu's convoy, leading to injuries and subsequent FIRs against those involved.

Following recent student unrest at Jadavpur University, the Kolkata Police have requested the university's authorities to allocate space for a police outpost on campus. This move aims to prevent any further disruption of peace within the university grounds.

The disturbances began after an incident on March 1, when two students were injured in a scuffle allegedly involving the convoy of Education Minister Bratya Basu. As tensions rose, the need for increased security became apparent.

In light of these events, police have filed an FIR against Basu, his driver, and a university professor, Om Prakash Mishra. The authorities have also interviewed Basu's driver, Rehan Molla, and Professor Mishra in connection with the incident.