Campus Unrest at Jadavpur University: Protests, Graffiti, and Police Presence
Jadavpur University is in turmoil following the appearance of 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' graffiti. The controversy grew with alleged plainclothes police entries and injuries during a protest. Accusations of secessionist support were made, and a student boycott began in response to police presence, affecting campus activities.

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The campus of Jadavpur University has become the epicenter of political unrest, as graffiti proclaiming 'Azad Kashmir' and 'Free Palestine' were discovered, sparking considerable controversy. The situation escalated with the reported entry of plainclothes police officers, an action that upset many students and faculty members.
A further point of contention arose when the car of state Education Minister Bratya Basu allegedly clipped two students during a protest. In response, an FIR has been filed against Basu and TMC leader Om Prakash Mishra. The situation remains tense as factions accuse each other of promoting secessionist views while a boycott of university discussions grows in protest against the police's covert presence.
The situation has cast a spotlight on the university's strained political climate, as students demand greater safety and transparency from the administration. As police maintain a watchful presence around the campus, the university community awaits a resolution to this escalating discord.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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