Protests at Gorakhpur University turned tense after a video of Sub Inspector Aviral Mishra threatening the protesting students went viral.
Students have been protesting since 25 August, with the protest turning into a hunger strike on 5 September. They are demanding better facilities in the hostel mess and attention to other issues on campus.
On 8 September, Assistant Proctor Ved Prakash Rai reached the protest site to speak to the students, but talks failed to resolve the matter.
Police alleged that some students tried to push and assault the proctor, leading to a confrontation.
Amid the standoff, a video of Mishra saying he would call in more police force and warning the students sparked outrage. The matter is currently under investigation.
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