JNU violence: Kejriwal calls meeting of AAP leaders

New Delhi, Jan 6
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday called for a meeting of its top ministers and Aam Aadmi Party leaders at his residence, a day after masked individuals attacked the students at Jawaharlal Nehru University here.

The meeting is underway at his residence, according to sources.

Violence swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Sunday as several masked individuals thrashed students and teachers inside the campus with wooden and metal rods.

Kejriwal on Sunday said police, which come under the jurisdiction of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, should immediately stop violence and restore peace.

He also spoke with Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal and urged him to direct police to restore order.