A protest by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) against alleged fee exploitation at Mohan Babu University in Tirupati escalated on Monday after two student leaders were reportedly abducted while heading towards the District Collectorate.
SFI leaders Akbar and Vinod were part of a planned protest seeking administrative intervention over the university’s fee structure. The demonstrators were moving towards the Collectorate to submit a representation when the incident took place.
Alleged Abduction by Private Security Personnel
According to the complaint, the two student leaders were forcibly taken away by bouncers linked to the Mohan Babu University management. The incident triggered immediate tension in the area, with SFI members alleging that the action was intended to suppress student protests.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the student leaders were taken in a vehicle as the group was proceeding towards the Collectorate. The development led to confusion and concern among fellow protesters, who alerted the police.
Police Intervention and Chase
Tirupati police swung into action soon after receiving information about the incident. Officers reportedly chased the vehicle carrying the student leaders, leading to a wider search operation across the outskirts of the city.
The police tracked the movement of the suspects and continued the pursuit, treating the matter as a serious law and order issue due to the involvement of student representatives and the nature of the allegations.
Student Leaders Located at Farmhouse
Police later identified the presence of the two SFI leaders along with the accused individuals at Mohan Babu’s farmhouse. Officials confirmed that Akbar and Vinod were traced at the location, bringing the immediate search operation to an end.
The circumstances under which the student leaders were taken and held are now under examination. Police are expected to verify the sequence of events, including the role of the university management’s security staff.
Administrative and Law Order Implications
The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing dispute between student organisations and private university administrations over fee-related issues. The alleged abduction has added a law-and-order dimension to what began as a protest over educational administration.
Further action is expected based on the findings of the police inquiry. Authorities have not yet issued a formal statement on possible charges or subsequent steps.
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