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.
A massive agitation was initiated by student organisations of the Left and the TMC on 5th March after the SFI and ultra-left Naxal outfits disrupted an event of the West Bengal College & University Professors Association (WBCUPA), an organisation of pro-Trinamool professors leaving the state education minister Basu and several professors injured.
While revoking permission to celebrate Ram Navami at campus, Jadavpur University said in its notice that they recieved complaints of communal threats from different groups of students at the University, which might lead to the disruption of peace and harmony within the campus.
The ABVP students were stopped by security guards led by pro-Vice-Chancellor Amitava Datta. This led to a scuffle between the two, leading to injuries.
Swapnodeep Kundu was trying to enter the toilet of Jadavpur University hostel to take cover but could not make it. He then entered into a room from where a third-year engineering student dragged him out.
The University reportedly stands to face another big charge under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act if the authenticity of the said image is proved.