Jamia Millia Islamia has expelled at least six students and barred them from seeking admission to any of its programmes for up to three years, following their alleged involvement in violent clashes on campus on April 25.

The university has also issued show-cause notices to 20 other students, accusing them of playing a central role in what it described as a "criminal conspiracy" aimed at disrupting public order and the institution's academic functioning.

These students have been directed to respond within seven days or face further disciplinary action.

The expulsions span students from multiple departments, including Engineering, Social Sciences, and Yoga Studies. The duration of the penalties ranges from one to three years, and all affected students have been instructed to surrender their identity cards and vacate hostel premises within a week.

The university has also declared the campus "out of bounds" for them.

According to official notices, the incident began as a student altercation near the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra at Gate Number 8 but quickly escalated into a violent confrontation.

The university alleged that both students and unidentified outsiders engaged in the violence, wielding lathis, stones, and other makeshift weapons.

In one of the expulsion orders, the administration detailed how the group pelted stones and bricks, hurled abuses, and physically assaulted university guards and staff before forcing open a rear gate to flee after police intervention.

The violence disrupted key academic activities, including laboratory examinations and operations at the central library.

The administration stated that the involvement of outside elements, coupled with intense media coverage, had tarnished the institution’s image. Damage to university property and a climate of fear among students and visitors were also cited in the disciplinary decisions.