Overview

• An IG’s interim probe led to the suspension of a sub-inspector and three constables identified using batons on ABVP protesters at SRMU in Barabanki, with a supplementary report pending on other officers.
• An FIR against the university was filed on the Higher Education Commission’s complaint over LLB admissions without due approval, as reports note the Bar Council of India granted provisional recognition this week.
• ABVP announced district-wide protests and issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the state government demanding action against implicated police and university officials and disclosure of who ordered the lathicharge.
• The student group served a legal notice to minister Om Prakash Rajbhar over alleged ‘goonda’ remarks, seeking a public apology within five days and warning of defamation proceedings.
• SBSP leaders defended Rajbhar, claimed Opposition workers infiltrated the protests, and said top BJP leaders assured action against guilty police personnel in the Barabanki incident.