Students Detained During Protest Over Alleged Land Takeover at University of Hyderabad
The Hyderabad University land protest intensified on Sunday as police detained several students who were demonstrating against the Telangana government’s alleged takeover of 400 acres of land on the eastern side of the university campus.
Earthmovers Arrive, Protests Escalate
The protest began when students noticed earthmoving equipment, including JCBs, operating in the disputed area. According to student representatives, the machinery was being used to clear land adjacent to the university. “JCBs are at the eastern side of the campus and they are clearing off the land,” one student said.
The situation escalated as students demanded transparency regarding the state’s auction process and alleged encroachment into what they believe is forested university land.
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