more-inStudents on a protest march demanding justice for Rohith Vemula on his death anniversary were detained near the Janpath metro station on Tuesday. Forced into busesThe march drew participants from other universities in the city as well as activists from the All India Students' Association and the Students’ Federation of India. The Delhi Police and Paramilitary forces put up barricades at Janpath and tried to divert the students towards Jantar Mantar. Demand for Rohith ActThe AISA that participated in the event had called for a national protest day demanding justice for Rohith, justice for Najeeb and the enactment of Rohith Act. Candle light protests and public meetings were also organised at JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia and Jantar Mantar in memory of Rohith Vemula.

Source: The Hindu January 17, 2017 19:18 UTC