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Delhi Police detain protesting students following harassment incident at Indraprastha College for Women

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"According to the All India Students' Association (AISA), several students who were demonstrating outside Delhi University's Indraprastha College for Women against the alleged harassment of college students were detained by the police on Wednesday. The AISA, which is left-affiliated, claimed that some of the demonstrators were handled roughly during the detention.

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The students had gathered to protest after some men reportedly misbehaved with female students and scaled the college's perimeter walls during a festival on Tuesday. AISA activists had called for a protest on March 29, demanding accountability from the Delhi Police and the arrest of those involved in the harassment incident.

In response, the Delhi Police stated that the students were requested to disperse as their protest was deemed illegal and no permission had been given. When the protesters refused to disperse, 26 individuals were ejected peacefully from the scene and then released after being driven away from the scene by police cars.

However, the AISA criticized the police's actions and accused them of being unable to stand for justice and catch the real culprits. The student body claimed that the police instead detained students who were rightfully demanding a safe and secure campus.

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The incident highlights the issue of harassment on college campuses and the need for better measures to ensure the safety of students. It also raises questions about the role of the police in handling such incidents and the right to peaceful protest.

According to students at the Indraprastha College for Women, during the festival, some males climbed the institute's boundary walls and harassed several students. The males were allegedly heard chanting, ""Miranda, IP dono hamara (Miranda House and Indraprastha College both are ours),"" and ""Miranda nahi chhoda to IP bhi nahi chhodenge"" (We didn't leave Miranda, and we won't abandon IP either).

In conclusion, it is essential to address the issue of harassment on college campuses and ensure that students feel safe and secure. The incident at Indraprastha College for Women highlights the need for better measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of peaceful protests and the right to express opinions without fear of reprisal or detention."

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