Police Use Lathi Charge on Students During Holi at Ajeenkya DY Patil University Hostel

During Holi celebrations at the Newton School of Technology hostel at Ajeenkya DY Patil University in Pune, police reportedly entered the premises and used lathi charge to disperse students, injuring several. Students claim the gathering was peaceful and allege police acted without warning, also threatening arrests. Police reportedly responded to a tip-off about a possible illegal assembly. The incident has raised calls for investigation amid concerns over the use of force and safety of students.