JNU students trying to stage a protest march towards the Ministry of Education in New Delhi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Several Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students were detained outside the university campus on Thursday as they attempted to march to the Ministry of Education demanding the resignation and an apology from Vice-Chancellor Santishree D. Pandit over her alleged “casteist” remarks. Among those detained were two JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) office-bearers and a former union president. Students alleged “police brutality”, claiming that multiple layers of barricades and a heavy police presence stopped them from leaving the campus despite large numbers gathering for the protest march. Published – February 27, 2026 01:43 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Domestic help held after ‘ED raid’to rob employer of ₹4 lakh unravels Railway Minister announces portal to attract innovative tech solutions