Do JNU students support Afzal Guru?

The administration of the University is answerable to the Union government; In February 2016, 10 students of the university organized an event protesting the executions of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat, and in support of “the struggle of Kashmiri people for their democratic right to self-determination”.

Was Ajmal Kasab hanged?

Kasab, alongside fellow Lashkar-e-Taiba recruit Ismail Khan, killed 72 people during the attacks, most of them at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Kasab was executed on 21 November 2012 at 7:30 a.m. local time, and subsequently buried within the precincts of Yerwada Central Jail in Pune.

When was Ajmal Kasab hanged?

November 21, 2012
Ajmal Kasab/Date of death

Who are Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat?

Afzal Guru, associated with the 2001 Parliament attack and Maqbool Bhat, a co-founder of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), were both hanged, on 9 February 2013 and 11 February 1984, respectively. Termed ‘martyrs’ at the said protest, the students commemorated the ‘judicial killing’ of the duo.

Why do we have freedom at JNU?

In her order, Justice Rani lectured the students and faculty of JNU on patriotism and reminded them that the freedom they enjoy is because “our borders are guarded by our armed and para military forces. Our forces are protecting our frontiers in the most difficult terrain in the world ie Siachen Glacier or raan of Kutch”.

Is there any proof to refute Afzal Guru’s allegations?

In this case, the intelligence agencies may have been following some intel and could not prevent the attack. These facts need investigation but as of now there is no proof to refute Afzal Guru’s claim. No evidence has been provided to counter his allegations. He was not given an opportunity to prove his case.

Was Afzal Guru being used by intelligence agencies?

Mohammad, it turned out, was one of the suicide bombers who was responsible for the actual attack on the Parliament and for killing Indian security forces. In the light of the controversies over Ishrat Jahan, it is not entirely unthinkable that Afzal Guru, a surrendered militant, was being used by the intelligence agencies.