India, May 22 -- Students residing at the University Hostel for Women (UHW) at Delhi University staged a late-night sit-in protest, alleging forced evictions, extortion, and disruption of basic facilities by the hostel administration.

The protest reportedly began around 9:30 pm and continued past midnight, with students gathering on campus roads and raising slogans demanding action.

According to student groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA), residents claimed they had been facing increasing pressure for several days despite many students already paying hostel fees in advance.

Protesting students alleged that water supply disruptions, removal of basic facilities, and administrative actions were creating difficulti...