Massive protests were held by Chandigarh University students in Mohali on Saturday night after alleged ‘leaked objectionable videos’ of female students went viral.
The protest was held on the university campus located at Ludhiana-Chandigarh Road past midnight. The woman student who was involved in sharing the videos online has been apprehended. She had made videos of some women students and sent those to a youth in Shimla who allegedly uploaded those on social media, the Police said.
“This is a serious matter, and we’re looking into it. I’m here to reassure the parents of students that the perpetrators will not escape punishment” Manisha Gulati, Chairperson, Punjab State Women Commission said.
Punjab | Chandigarh University (CU) students held a protest last night after alleged ‘leaked objectionable videos’ of women students went viral
Protesting students have alleged loss of life & injuries related to this incident. Police version awaited pic.twitter.com/px1O0SDYaF
— ANI (@ANI) September 18, 2022
The gathering of forensic evidence has begun. No suicide attempt has been reported as of yet. Students’ medical histories have been documented. No rumor should be believed by anyone,” SSP Mohali Vivek Soni said during an interview with ANI.
“It’s a matter of a video being shot by a girl student and circulated. FIR registered in the matter and the accused student was arrested. No death reported related to this incident.” SSP Mohali further added.
In response to criticism of Chandigarh University’s leaked video, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted about the matter and promised that “strictest punishment” will be ensured.
“It’s an unfortunate incident. Police should take serious action against those involved in this incident so that such incidents do not occur again” said Union minister and BJP leader Som Parkash on Punjab’s Chandigarh University (CU) alleged ‘leaked objectionable videos’ row.
चंडीगढ़ यूनिवर्सिटी में एक लड़की ने कई छात्राओं के आपत्तिजनक वीडियो रिकॉर्ड करके Viral किए हैं। ये बेहद संगीन और शर्मनाक है। इसमें शामिल सभी दोषियों को कड़ी से कड़ी सजा मिलेगी। पीड़ित बेटियाँ हिम्मत रखें। हम सब आपके साथ हैं। सभी संयम से काम लें।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 18, 2022
Harjot Singh Bains, the minister of education for the province of Punjab, urged the university’s students to maintain their composure and reassured them that the guilty would not get off easy.
“The dignity of our sisters and daughters is at stake in this delicate situation. We all need to exercise extreme caution, even the media. Additionally, it is a test for our civilization.” Bains said in a tweet.
