India, Oct. 18 -- The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university on Sunday shut down the Dr Zakir Husain Library and the Old Library on Sunday over "security concerns" amid protests demanding the restoration of the students' union.

"It is hereby notified that Dr. Zakir Husain Library and Old Library shall remain closed on Sunday, 18th October 2026, due to security-related concerns on the university campus," a notice signed by university librarian dated October 17 said.

While three students began a hunger strike on October 12 to demand the restoration of the Jamia Millia Islamia Students' Union, the protest intensified on Saturday morning after demonstrators were allegedly forcibly evicted from Gulistan-i-Ghalib Garden, near gate no 7 inside ...