Lucknow, Sept. 2 -- Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a major protest today at Shri Ram Swarup Memorial University (SRMU) against alleged administrative irregularities on Monday. The demonstration, which highlighted issues of student harassment, arbitrary fees, and recognition of its law degree, turned confrontational when the university administration allegedly deployed police force, who then lathi-charged the protesting students as they sought a meeting with the vice-chancellor. The protest was organised after students said their questions regarding the university's policies were ignored. The situation escalated when a student delegation attempting to meet with vice chancellor Vikas Mishra was stopped using police force. ABVP is now demanding an immediate and direct conversation with the VC, unconditional reinstatement of the expelled students, and complete transparency regarding the Law program's affiliation with the Bar Council of India (BCI). Confirming the incident, SHO Kotwali Barabanki Ram Kishan told HT students of the university were locked inside the gate for about two-and-a-half hours due to the protest by ABVP as they were not allowing them to go. During that time, a scuffle broke out, and police used mild force. Some ABVP workers were also involved. However, no FIR has been registered, he said.htc...