The stir caused by a Youtube content creator’s alleged casteist slur during an event in Delhi University (DU) to support the UGC equity regulations continues to rage on. In light of the incidents that occurred two days ago, the Delhi police have summoned several people, including All India Students’ Association (AISA) members, the Youtuber and her associates.
Notices have been sent in connection with the two FIRs registered at the Maurice Nagar police station on Saturday night.
Speaking to The Hindu, a senior officer said two FIRs were registered under Sections 74 (criminal force against a woman), 115(2) (intentionally causing hurt), 126 (2) (wrongful restraint), 3 (5) (common intention) of the BNS. While one FIR was registered on a complaint by AISA DU secretary Anjali Sharma against Youtuber Ruchi Tiwari and members of ABVP, another FIR was registered on a complaint by Ms. Tiwari against AISA members.
On Friday, AISA organised a protest in Delhi University’s Arts Faculty in support of the UGC’s new rules against caste-based discrimination. The protest snowballed into a scuffle and a political row after Ms. Tiwari, alleged that she was assaulted and molested by protesters from the students’ group.
