Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Tension erupted at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus late Tuesday evening after a clash broke out between hostel students and the university’s security personnel inside the campus.
Sources said trouble began after a group of students went to the proctorial board office to lodge a complaint, alleging that a vehicle had hit a student earlier in the evening. A heated argument followed, which soon turned into a scuffle.
Detention of Students Triggers Wider Unrest
The situation escalated when security personnel detained some of the students. As word spread across the hostels, more students gathered, leading to a confrontation. The agitated crowd allegedly resorted to stone-pelting, vandalism, and breaking flowerpots, sources said.
Police reached the campus on receiving information about the disturbance. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Varanasi) Gaurav Kumar said the situation had been brought under control by the time the police intervened.
Police Action and Official Response
When asked about the incident, Kumar said the clash initially broke out between students and security guards. “We were informed by university officials, and a police team was immediately dispatched to the campus,” he said.
He added that the university’s proctorial board has initiated an inquiry into the matter.
Despite several attempts, university officials could be contacted for comment.
Police Version and FIR Registered
According to police, the confrontation began after security personnel caught a student who was allegedly intoxicated. As the news spread, a large group of students gathered and attempted to get him released. The security staff refused, leading to heightened tension, said police.
Police said a few students, their faces were covered with scarves, then began pelting stones, triggering chaos on the campus. Police said that no injuries were reported in the incident.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Saravanan T stated an FIR has been registered in the matter, though no arrest has been made so far.