Jadavpur University Protests Escalate Following Student Arrest and Police Outpost Proposal

A philosophy student was arrested for alleged involvement in campus vandalism, while plans for a police outpost have drawn criticism from student groups.

• A Jadavpur University student, Soumyadeep Mahato, was arrested in connection with vandalism during March 1 protests on campus, marking the second arrest in the case.
• Protests erupted after students demanded overdue student union elections and clashed with Education Minister Bratya Basu, whose car allegedly injured two students while leaving the campus.
• In the aftermath, a TMC-affiliated office on campus was set on fire, and several banners and hoardings were vandalized.
• The Kolkata Police have proposed establishing a police outpost on campus, a move strongly opposed by student groups like the SFI, who claim it may exacerbate tensions.
• The university's administration and student organizations are planning further discussions and protests, with some groups demanding the resignation of the Education Minister.

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