Women students residing in a Delhi University hostel staged a midnight sit-in protest over alleged eviction threats, harassment and extortion claims, according to the All India Students’ Association (AISA). The protest took place late Thursday night inside the hostel premises and continued for several hours as students demanded immediate intervention from university authorities.
According to student activists, the protest began after several residents were allegedly asked to vacate their rooms without proper notice. Protesters claimed that some students were being pressured to leave despite ongoing academic sessions and examinations. The students also raised allegations of financial irregularities and extortion linked to hostel administration and accommodation procedures.
AISA, which supported the protest, alleged that hostel residents had been facing intimidation and unfair treatment for several weeks. Student leaders claimed that complaints related to hostel management, fee collection and living conditions had repeatedly been ignored by authorities.
Videos and photographs from the protest circulated widely on social media, showing students sitting inside hostel corridors and raising slogans demanding justice and transparency. Protesters accused the administration of failing to ensure safe and fair accommodation policies for women students.
Some students alleged that they were threatened with cancellation of hostel allotments if they questioned administrative decisions. Others claimed that additional unofficial payments were being demanded in connection with room allocation and extension requests. However, these allegations have not yet been independently verified.
University officials reportedly reached the hostel late at night after the protest intensified. Discussions were held between student representatives and authorities to calm the situation and address the concerns raised by residents. Officials have not yet issued a detailed public statement regarding the allegations.
The protest has once again highlighted concerns surrounding hostel accommodation and student welfare in major universities. Student organisations argued that women residents often face stricter rules, insecurity over accommodation and lack of transparency in hostel management systems.
Police personnel were also seen near the hostel premises as a precautionary measure, though no major confrontation or violence was reported during the protest. The situation remained largely peaceful as students continued their sit-in demanding written assurances from the administration.
AISA has demanded an independent inquiry into the allegations and called for immediate suspension of any eviction-related action until all complaints are properly investigated. The student organisation also urged Delhi University authorities to ensure accountability and protect the rights of hostel residents.
The incident has sparked wider debate among students and activists over accommodation policies, administrative accountability and the treatment of women students in university hostels across the country.
