University of Hyderabad Students Launch Indefinite Protest Over Land Dispute
The Telangana government defends its ownership and development plans for 400 acres at Kancha Gachibowli, as students demand police and machinery withdrawal, citing environmental concerns.
- The University of Hyderabad Students' Union has announced an indefinite protest and class boycott, demanding the removal of police and earth-moving equipment from the disputed land.
- The Telangana government maintains that the 400-acre land belongs to the state and plans to develop IT infrastructure and urban spaces, citing court rulings supporting its claim.
- Students and environmental activists oppose the project, claiming it threatens biodiversity, green cover, and local ecosystems near the university campus.
- Two individuals, not current students, were arrested for alleged violence during the protests, while over 50 detained students have been released on personal bonds.
- The dispute has drawn political attention, with opposition parties criticizing the Congress-led state government for its handling of the issue and alleged suppression of dissent.
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