The Jawaharlal Nehru College Students’ Union (JNCSU) has appealed to the East Siang SP for the early release of 18 students arrested in connection with the violence during protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Pasighat, citing their upcoming semester exams in December.
In a representation to the SP, the students’ body expressed concern that the continued detention of the students could hamper their academic preparations and adversely affect their performance in the examinations.
It urged police to consider their early release, subject to applicable legal procedures, to enable them to resume their studies and prepare for the exams.
The union also assured the authorities that it would counsel the students to maintain discipline and uphold peace and harmony within the college and the wider community.
