Students clash with police over secret tunnels at Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters

A mysterious saga unfolded in New York City as secret underground tunnels beneath the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters triggered chaos and protests when leaders decided to fill them with concrete. The incident, marked by clashes between students, police, and authorities, has left social media buzzing with questions.

In December of the previous year, the discovery of tunnels at the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn sparked intrigue. Videos circulating on social media showcased the tunnels leading to an abandoned ritual bath, or mikveh, filled with garbage, clothes, and mattresses. The purpose and origin of these mysterious passages remain unclear.

Tensions escalated when a decision was made to fill the tunnels with concrete. Chabad-Lubavitch students and teens vehemently protested the move, leading to chaos at the tunnel entrance on January 8. The New York Police Department intervened after individuals unlawfully entered the building, damaging a wall in the process.

Video footage captured scenes of a cement truck being vandalized, wood paneling torn up to reveal a hidden pathway, and protesters attempting to prevent the tunnels from being filled. Despite police presence, some individuals were seen defiantly drinking and overturning wooden furniture at the tunnel entrance. Several people were escorted out of the building by law enforcement.

In response to the incident, the Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters released a statement expressing dismay at the vandalism and assuring an investigation into the matter. A Chabad spokesperson labeled the protesting students as ‘extremist’ and accused them of attempting to preserve unauthorized access.

An NYPD spokesperson confirmed that a number of individuals were taken into custody, with charges pending. No injuries were reported. The Chabad Lubavitch group and the New York Police Department have been contacted for additional comments.