Student Leader Arrested for Alleged Caste-Based Assault at BHU
Himanshu Yadav, leader of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha at BHU, was arrested for allegedly assaulting Prashant Mishra after an apparent caste-based inquiry. The incident has been widely condemned, highlighting rising tensions on campus. Police action is ongoing, with calls for disciplinary measures against those involved.
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In a disturbing incident at Banaras Hindu University, Himanshu Yadav, the president of Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha's BHU unit, was arrested Thursday. He faces allegations of attacking student Prashant Mishra after inquiring about his caste.
The confrontation reportedly occurred during class hours on Wednesday, prompting police to take swift action. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Bhelupur) Gaurav Kumar confirmed Yadav's arrest while further investigations proceed.
The incident has drawn condemnation from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, which denounced it as 'highly shameful.' They demand strict action against elements destabilizing the campus for political gains.
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