In Pics | How arrests of Columbia University’s protesters unfolded

Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

New York City police officers entered a Columbia University building and arrested several protesters and loaded them into buses.

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Pro-Palestinian protesters who are occupying Hamilton Hall sit on a ledge as they look at a crowd at Columbia University on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Columbia University had restricted access to the school's campus to students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings after protestors took over Hamilton Hall overnight renaming it as "Hind's Hall" in honor of Hind Rajab. (Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

Pro-Palestinian protesters who are occupying Hamilton Hall sit on a ledge as they look at a crowd at Columbia University on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Columbia University had restricted access to the school's campus to students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings after protestors took over Hamilton Hall overnight renaming it as "Hind's Hall" in honor of Hind Rajab. (Getty Images via AFP)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Demonstrators from the pro-Palestine encampment barricade themselves inside Hamilton Hall, an academic building at Colombia University, on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched around the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia University as a 2 P.M. deadline to clear the encampment given to students by the university passed. (Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Demonstrators from the pro-Palestine encampment barricade themselves inside Hamilton Hall, an academic building at Colombia University, on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched around the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" at Columbia University as a 2 P.M. deadline to clear the encampment given to students by the university passed. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Pro-Palestinian protestors who are occupying Hamilton Hall lift a milk crate with supplies at Columbia University on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Columbia University has restricted access to the school's campus to students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings after protestors took over Hamilton Hall overnight renaming it as "Hind's Hall" in honor of Hind Rajab. (Getty Images via AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

Pro-Palestinian protestors who are occupying Hamilton Hall lift a milk crate with supplies at Columbia University on April 30, 2024 in New York City. Columbia University has restricted access to the school's campus to students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings after protestors took over Hamilton Hall overnight renaming it as "Hind's Hall" in honor of Hind Rajab. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Pro-Palestianian protesters gather near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, just before New York City police officers cleared the area after a building was taken over by protesters earlier in the day. The building and a tent encampment were cleared during the operation. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

Pro-Palestianian protesters gather near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, just before New York City police officers cleared the area after a building was taken over by protesters earlier in the day. The building and a tent encampment were cleared during the operation. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP)

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New York police officers move towards an entrance to Columbia University, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. After entering the campus, a contingent of police officers approached Hamilton Hall, the administration building that student protesters began occupying in the morning. (AP Photo/Julius Motal)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

New York police officers move towards an entrance to Columbia University, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. After entering the campus, a contingent of police officers approached Hamilton Hall, the administration building that student protesters began occupying in the morning. (AP Photo/Julius Motal)(AP)

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People hold their ground near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as New York City police officers move to clear the area after a building was taken over by protesters earlier today. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

People hold their ground near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, as New York City police officers move to clear the area after a building was taken over by protesters earlier today. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP)

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Using a tactical vehicle, New York City police enter an upper floor of Hamilton Hall on the Columbia University campus in New York Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after a building was taken over by protesters earlier Tuesday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

Using a tactical vehicle, New York City police enter an upper floor of Hamilton Hall on the Columbia University campus in New York Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after a building was taken over by protesters earlier Tuesday. (AP)

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New York City police officers take protesters into custody near the Columbia University campus in New York Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after a building taken over by protesters earlier in the day was cleared, along with a tent encampment. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 01, 2024 10:40 am IST

New York City police officers take protesters into custody near the Columbia University campus in New York Tuesday, April 30, 2024, after a building taken over by protesters earlier in the day was cleared, along with a tent encampment. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)(AP)

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