Lady Shri Ram College for Women has shifted classes online after suspending in-person teaching following a police encounter near its back gate in Delhi. The encounter, which took place around 50 metres from the campus, involved an accused in a case concerning the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji.
The college administration said the decision was taken as a precaution to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, faculty and staff. It has also advised students and employees not to gather near the back gate and said it is coordinating with Delhi Police over security arrangements around the campus. Guest faculty have been asked to conduct Wednesday’s classes online.
The LSR Students’ Union said the incident had left several students concerned about their safety and organised an emergency online meeting to discuss security measures and present demands to the college administration.
Police identified the accused involved in the encounter as Asif, who was allegedly shot in the leg after officers said he fired at a police team attempting to apprehend him. Police have alleged that three men posed as police personnel before approaching the teenage girl and her male friend at Aastha Kunj Park and subsequently sexually assaulted her.
An advocate representing two other accused has denied the allegations and alleged that his sons were detained without explanation. He claimed they were beaten and framed, but the family’s account could not independently establish the circumstances surrounding their detention.
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