Two days after a right-wing mob barged into the Film and Television Institute of India campus in Pune and targeted students over a Babri Masjid event, the institute’s alums have “unequivocally” condemned the police “inaction” and said that it “is painful to see the students of this great film school being assaulted with impunity”.
Issuing a statement on Thursday, a group of over 200 FTII alums said, ““FTII students had organised discussions and screenings on their campus as part of their academic commitment. That intruders were allowed to attack the students is inexcusable. The inaction of the police in investigating and taking action against those responsible for the violence – clearly recorded on video – is even more inexcusable. We appeal to the police and all relevant authorities to take prompt action against those who perpetrated violence against the students and who entered with the intent to vandalise property.”
