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Jadavpur University lodges police complaints over midnight campus violence
The Kolkata institution has filed multiple complaints with police following an incident involving unauthorized entry to campus and alleged attempts to damage university property. The incident saw festoons set ablaze and students reportedly locked inside a building.
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Jadavpur University has approached law enforcement authorities with formal complaints regarding a security breach and subsequent violence on its campus. According to the complaints, an unauthorized crowd gained entry to the institution's premises at midnight, escalating tensions on the grounds.
The complainants alleged that the intruders attempted to damage the university's main gate and set fire to decorative festoons installed on campus. The incident also resulted in some students being locked inside one of the university buildings, raising safety concerns among the academic community.
The complaints underscore growing concerns about campus security and the need for enhanced protective measures during periods of heightened activity. University authorities have been cooperating with local police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the breach and identify those responsible for the property damage and potential safety violations.
The incident marks the latest in a series of disturbances reported at educational institutions in the region, prompting calls from administrators and student bodies for improved security protocols and faster response mechanisms.