In Photos: Protests Erupt After Dalit Student Commits Suicide

Protests sparked at the University of Hyderabad, despite the written request in Rohith’s suicide note.

Vemula’s mother mourning his death on campus. (Photo: TNM)

Rohith Vemula, a Dalit student committed suicide on Sunday, sparking protests at the University of Hyderabad.

Contrary to his suicide note, where he asked for there to be no violence after his death, banners were carried and slogans were shouted with Rohith’s body placed outside the campus.

Students sat with Rohith’s body and protests overnight. The police forcibly moved his body from the University campus to Osmania government hospital and arrested eight students arrested.

Riots have commenced at the University of Hyderabad. (Photo: TNM)

Rohith’s mother mourning his death. (Photo: TNM)

Students shouting slogans. (Photo: TNM)

A student shows his scar as a result of lathi charge on the protesting students. (Photo: TNM)

Policemen on campus wearing ‘riot gear’. (Photo: TNM)

Students and policemen having a conversation. (Photo: TNM)

Students hold up banners demanding punishment. (Photo: TNM)