Massive protests, detentions mark Chauhan’s day 1 at FTII

A youngster stages protest as television actor-turned-politician Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday assumed charge as the chairperson of Pune’s Film and Television Institute of India. (HT photo)

Updated on: Jan 07, 2016 4:55 PM IST

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A youngster stages protest as television actor-turned-politician Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday assumed charge as the chairperson of Pune’s Film and Television Institute of India. (HT photo)

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A cop pulls a demonstrator by his hair after students refused to clear the way for Chauhan. (HT photo)

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A student who was detained by cops outside the FTII campus. (HT photo)

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The police detained at least 40 students outside the FTII campus in Pune. (HT photo)

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Police had lodged FIRs against 17 students for holding FTII director Prashant Pathrabe into captivity during their strike last year. (HT photo)

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The police lathi-charged protesting students after they refused to clear the way for Chauhan. (HT photo)

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Deccan area police had served notices to 17 students warning them of strict action if they created any law and order issue. (HT photo)

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Students had gone on a strike for 139 days to oppose Chauhan’s appointment. (HT photo)

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Students held protests once again on Thursday and shouted slogans like “Gajendra Chauhan vapis jao” (Gajendra Chauhan go back). (HT photo)

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Police deployed outside the FTII campus as Chauhan participated in a meeting of the FTII society. (HT photo)