Inebriated men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus

Inebriated men on Wednesday attempted to kidnap two Jawaharlal Nehru University students from the varsity campus the Universityrsquos Studentsrsquo Union saidThe incident took place on Tuesday night and police has registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university PTI reportedThe JNU administration said it has taken serious note of the matter and demanded the strictest punishment against the perpetratorsTwo complaints one regarding physical assault and another on molestation attempt to kidnap have been received from JNU students Cases have been registered Deputy Commissioner of Police southwest Manoj C saidIn both cases the accused and the vehicle are the same and have been identified Further investigation is on he saidDemanding that the vicechancellor lodge a police complaint as well the JNUSU said JNU VC also should file the complaint with the Delhi Police on the incident that has happened The VC should also address the JNU community on the repeated security failure that has been happening on the campusOne of the students who was attacked underwent a medical examination and filed a complaint the JNUSU addedAlso readArvind Kejriwal turns emotional as he speaks about contributions of jailed AAP leader Manish SisodiaCondemning the incident the JNU administration said We have taken serious note of the incident and a police complaint has been lodged The JNU administration has been closely coordinating with the police in the process of investigation It has recommended strictest punishment to perpetrators of the crimerdquoldquoIn case of any information related to this incident residents are advised to immediately contact the security branch 01126742878 01126704742 or the police the statement addedThe administration also asked the stakeholders to remain vigilant while the investigation is underway adding that it has taken steps to bolster the security of the campus residentsIt said the varsity practices zero tolerance for any form of violence and is ldquocommitted towards providing a safe and secure environment to allrdquoldquoThe safety and fearless movement of women on the campus is our topmost priority and we are committed to stringent enforcement of the law dealing with sexual harassment in any form or by anyone the statement addedHours after the incident the security department of JNU announced that the entry of outside vehicles into the campus will be restricted from 10 pm to 6 am PTI