The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Delhi Police on Thursday took statements of students to gather more vital clues regarding the masked goons involved in the violence that had left 36 students and teachers injured at Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on January 5. Meanwhile the protest continued for the fourth day but police is yet to make any formal arrest.
According to a senior police official, the SIT on Thursday took statements of the students and teachers in JNU campus. "The team is collecting each and every video, statement and photos related to the incident so that the accused can be brought to justice," said a police official.
"Some mobile numbers have also been shortlisted which were in the area before and after the violence in the campus. Further, police have also collected originals videos and these videos are further being probed. Police is still getting evidences from students and teachers which had helped police to narrow down its investigation and the case is on verge to be cracked," said the police official.
"The complaints received by students and teachers are also being probed," said the police official.
Delhi Police on Thursday maintained its presence in the JNU campus to ensure safety and security of the students. Armed police personnel in large numbers were present on various gates of the university to ensure that no untoward incident takes place. Police has barricaded gates and only visitors with valid identity proofs were being allowed entry.
Devendra Arya, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South-West district said that the situation is campus is under control and as per request from the JNU administration, the police presence will continue till the situation returns to normalcy.