Reward For Clue Raised To Rs 1 Lakh For Missing JNU Student  

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday increased the reward amount from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh for information about missing Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Najeeb Ahmed, 10 days after his disappearance following an altercation with some ABVP activists.

In a fresh order, the police said any information or clue regarding the missing or abducted JNU student could be given to the Vasant Kunj North police station in charge.

A complaint was filed under section 365 of IPC for kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person and a proctorial inquiry was also initiated by the varsity

"A cash reward of Rs 1 lakh would be given to anyone who provides information regarding Ahmed's whereabouts," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad said.

Ahmed went missing on October 15 night from the university hostel Mahi-Mandvi after a brawl with ABVP students.

A complaint was filed under section 365 of IPC for kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine a person and a proctorial inquiry was also initiated by the varsity.

JNU students had also pasted ‘missing posters’ in areas around JNU and on various roads leading to the university.

IANS