Delhi University: SFI Holds ‘Justice March’ in North Campus, Seeks Safety for Women
New Delhi: Warnings about women’s safety continue to echo in the streets of Delhi University. Students affiliated with the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) have taken action, calling for stronger measures in response to crimes against women. A “Campus Justice March” took place at DU’s North Campus, where participants reported concerns about crimes against women and questioned why women still feel unsafe in the area. The report about the SFI march was published by the Press Trust of India (PTI) on September 27, 2026. According to PTI, the march took place on Saturday, which corresponds to September 26, 2026.
Separately, a report published by ThePrint on September 25 described an SFI North Campus march from the Arts Faculty on Friday, September 25. Because the PTI report and ThePrint report contain a discrepancy in the date of the march, that date should not be conflated with the publication date of the report.
SFI Expresses Concerns Over Women’s Safety at DU
The SFI-linked protest raised awareness around the need to improve women’s safety in and around educational institutions. Protesters questioned why women continue to feel unsafe despite repeated discussions and assurances regarding women’s safety. According to PTI, students carried placards with messages including “Why are women still not safe in India?” and “Nirbhayas are still happening in India”.
The protesters held demands for greater accountability from authorities and stronger steps to prevent violence targeting women. The demonstration raised concerns about whether women students can safely travel between their colleges, residences, transport points and other public spaces.
Aastha Kunj Incident Represents Immediate Context
The recent student mobilisation takes place against the backdrop of concerns about a recent alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in Delhi. The alleged assault triggered several student demonstrations around Delhi University, especially in regards to students who travel to and from colleges in South Delhi.
The issue has become especially pertinent for students who travel through the areas surrounding DU colleges. A separate September 25 protest by students from Lady Shri Ram College, Gargi College, Miranda House and Kamala Nehru College also focused on women’s safety following the incident.
Students Push for Increased Campus and Public-Space Safety Measures
The SFI march raised awareness about not just campus security but about concerns in regards to public space as well. Students sought measures that could assist women in safely travelling to and from educational institutions. At the broader DU protests, students raised concerns around street lighting, public transport, policing and safety infrastructure around college-adjacent areas. These demands represent the concerns of participating students but should not be considered independent assessments of the adequacy of Delhi’s current security arrangements.
The debate also extends to accessibility and inclusion in education. An inclusive learning environment must allow students - including women and gender minorities - to attend classes, use libraries, travel to campus and participate in university life without unnecessary obstacles.
DU Students Take Part in Multiple Protests
The SFI march was part of a wider series of student-led demonstrations around Delhi University. On September 25, women students from several DU colleges participated in a separate march carrying the message “Hum Auratein Azaad Hain”. The march demanded safer public spaces and better infrastructure, while opposing restrictions on women’s movement as a substitute for addressing underlying safety concerns.
The Indian Express reported that almost 200 DU students participated in the South Delhi protest, with students from colleges including LSR, Gargi, Miranda House and Kamala Nehru College. Following the march, students also held consultations to work towards a proposed “Charter of Demands for Delhi Citizens.”
Safety Measures Reported Around DU Colleges
The LSR Students’ Union said it had received updates about increased police patrolling around areas including National Park and Vikram Vihar. It also stated that there were monitoring and briefing activities for personnel stationed at the Pink Booth and the college’s back gate.
The union also stated that work is underway to improve street lighting on the road behind LSR and to address specific locations identified by students as unsafe. These measures indicate that the protests have also spurred attention to practical infrastructure and security concerns around university spaces.
Why DU Protests Matter for Students
For students, safety is closely tied to access to education. If students feel unable to travel safely, attend evening activities or use public spaces around their institutions, participation in university life can be affected. As such, the recent DU protests raise a simple question: can students access education freely if the journey to and from campus does not feel safe?
The SFI march and the other student protests have drawn attention to women’s safety, institutional accountability and safer public infrastructure. Further developments in this space will depend on the responses and announcements made by the relevant authorities.
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