Outrage is building over the alleged attack on a female social media influencer during a Delhi University protest, drawing sharp criticism from NHRC’s Priyank Kanungo. He vowed that women’s dignity is non-negotiable and the assailants will be prosecuted rigorously.
In a pointed X post, Kanungo confirmed awareness of the violent episode involving a woman reporter at DU. ‘Legal remedies for the thugs are in motion. No quarter for disrespecting women,’ his message resonated widely.
Tensions boiled over in protests endorsing UGC’s 2026 equity framework, pending Supreme Court review. Some agitators purportedly harassed the influencer, igniting backlash. That night, fellow students gathered outside Maurice Nagar police station, voicing demands for accountability.
DU’s Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh stepped in over the weekend, calling for restraint and solidarity among faculty and pupils. ‘Let’s nurture harmony and shun strife that besmirches our university and country,’ he exhorted.
Labeling the prior day’s disturbance as alarming, Singh pointed to DU’s inclusive ethos representing India’s mosaic. ‘Preserving communal amity is our shared responsibility,’ he affirmed, detailing talks with stakeholders and police for preventive steps.
On UGC matters, he encouraged patience with the government’s stance and the apex court’s ruling. This flare-up at DU serves as a stark reminder of simmering policy disputes, pushing for stronger safeguards for women and campus tranquility.