Two students were injured after being assaulted today morning and were admitted to hospital. The assault happened when an argument between auto rickshaw drivers and students staying in the JC Bose Hostel turned violent and resulted into a clash.

The Police have detained 9 people for their involvement in the fight, but no written complaint has been lodged by anyone.

The problem started when a few auto rickshaw drivers alleged that some students staying in the hostel commute in their auto for free and when they requested to pay the fare, the students thrashed them. According to the rickshaw drivers, this problem is going on since many days.

According to one auto driver, last night the same incident happened. A group of auto-rickshaw drivers came to the hostel to complain to the administration today morning. The students who were present at the gate, started arguing with them and also tried to attack them.

A fight broke out between both groups that left two students injured and several persons were detained by the police.

Atul and Chen Singh, students of Agriculture College and residents of J.C Boss hostel got injured, as confirmed by Mahendra Singh, NSUI leader and resident of the hostel.

Subash Sharma, Auto Rickshaw driver said, “We run rickshaws from the Sector to Chetak Circle, and some student of J.C. Boss hostel ride in our auto rickshaws and never pay fare.”

“What happened today was unfortunate but we don’t want to stretch this issue so we are not giving any FIR; one of our rickshaws was damaged in the attack.”

Mahindra Singh, NSUI leader and hosteller informed, “We had some issues with the Auto Rickshaw drivers. Today morning, they came and misbehaved with our Warden and started stone pelting. During this assault one of our roommate, Atul got head injuries and Chena Ram, another roommate was caught by them at Tekri and was beaten”.