Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- Students from the English and Foreign Language University (EFLU) in Hyderabad have alleged that the administration stopped them from organising a program about anti-CAA protestors lodged as political prisoners under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in various jails across India.

The event, a collaboration between the Progressive Reading Circle (PRC) and the Fraternity Movement, was scheduled for Monday, September 15, to celebrate Jatin Das Martyrdom Day and Political Prisoners Day. It was cancelled after the administration cited the move as "anti-governmental" and called the individuals involved "rioters" and warned the students of disciplinary action.

"When we released the posters for the...