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FTII Itanagar suspends classes over safety concerns following campus assault
Students at the Film and Television Institute of India's Itanagar campus have indefinitely halted classes following reports of assault and repeated security breaches. The move comes after the student council raised serious concerns about campus safety and repeated intimidation incidents.
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The Students' Council at FTII Itanagar announced the indefinite suspension of classes on Tuesday, citing deteriorating safety conditions on the institute's campus. The decision follows what the council described as repeated threats, unauthorised entry by outsiders, and incidents of intimidation affecting the student body.
Female students have reportedly expressed particular concern about their security on campus, prompting the council to take collective action. According to the students' statement, the incidents have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the resident population.
The suspension marks an escalation in tensions at the Arunachal Pradesh campus, with the student body demanding immediate action to address security lapses and ensure campus safety. The council's move reflects growing frustration over what it characterises as a pattern of security breaches rather than isolated incidents.
FTII authorities have not yet issued an official statement responding to the students' allegations or their decision to suspend classes. The indefinite nature of the suspension suggests students intend to maintain pressure until their safety concerns are adequately addressed by institute management.