# Himachal Pradesh University student clashes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/himachal-pradesh-university-student-clashes > Updated: 2026-09-23T05:10:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Violence erupted at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla following a confrontation between members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Students' Federation of India (SFI). The initial dispute, which reportedly began as a verbal argument over the display of banners or slogans, escalated into physical violence involving punching and shouting, resulting in several student injuries. In the following days, tensions increased as students gathered near the Vice Chancellor’s office. During subsequent bag inspections conducted by police and security personnel, authorities recovered sharp weapons from the bags of several student leaders. Seven individuals from various districts, including Mandi, Sirmaur, Chamba, Shimla, and Kullu, were arrested for allegedly obstructing police duties. Law enforcement continues to investigate the motives behind the possession of weapons and the circumstances surrounding the clashes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Himachal Pradesh University: Seven arrested after weapons found during student clash Seven students were arrested at Himachal Pradesh University after a clash in the Law Department led to the discovery of sharp weapons during police bag inspections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/himachal-pradesh-university-seven-arrested-after-weapons-found-during-student-clash ### 2026-09-19: Himachal Pradesh University: Student groups clash in Shimla Clashes between ABVP and SFI student groups at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla left several students injured, leading to increased police deployment on campus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/himachal-pradesh-university-student-groups-clash-in-shimla --- Cite as: Himachal Pradesh University student clashes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/himachal-pradesh-university-student-clashes