New Delhi: Four people were hospitalised with serious injuries after a violent clash at Barak Hostel on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi, and police have registered a case of attempted murder in connection with the incident, reports said on Saturday.

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According to university security officials, the clash began as a personal disagreement between two students over a female acquaintance, and one of them allegedly produced a butcher's knife and attacked the other, causing severe facial and eye injuries. Medical records at the AIIMS Trauma Centre suggest the confrontation involved a larger group, possibly as many as 10 people.

AIIMS media cell in-charge Rima Dada confirmed that the four patients sustained significant trauma, including multiple fractures and deep lacerations. A 22-year-old man underwent surgery for severe injuries to his face, nose and right eye and multiple fractures, while a 24-year-old man was operated on for tendon damage to his wrist and fingers. A 19-year-old woman received stitches for cuts on her forearm and hand, and a 39-year-old man was treated for injuries sustained during the reported group assault.

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Police said no arrests had been made so far, as the alleged primary attacker is among those receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the clash. The investigation is continuing to establish the sequence of events and the involvement of other participants.

The JNU administration has launched an internal inquiry, and a report has been submitted to the chief proctor's office. University officials said further disciplinary action would be decided after the outcome of the police investigation.