The attacked journalists were identified as Hridita, Pinki and Bhaskar. According to Republic Bangla, the trio was physically assaulted by leftist goons masquerading as 'students' and staff members.
The protesting journalists included renowned and veteran journalists who held placards with slogans like, "Mohabbat Ki Dukkan, Sikho Patrakaro ka Samman" (Learn how to respect Journalists); "Rahul Gandhi per pucha Sawal, America me kyu hua Bawal?". (Why the ruckus for asking questions from Rahul Gandhi?)