An Indian-origin woman studying at Princeton University was arrested along with another student during pro-Palestine protests on campus, according to reports from student and alumni newspapers.
Achinthya Sivalingan, originally from Tamil Nadu, and Hassan Sayed were arrested early Thursday morning after they set up tents for an encampment in a university courtyard, as reported by the Princeton Alumni Weekly.
The two graduate students, Sivalingan, who is pursuing a Master's in Public Affairs in International Development, and Sayed, a PhD candidate, were charged with trespassing and have been "immediately barred from the campus," according to university spokesperson Jennifer Morrill. They also face disciplinary action.
Morrill stated that the arrests were made "after repeated warnings from the Department of Public Safety to cease the activity and leave the area."
