Mohali: A dispute over switching on a fan escalated into a physical altercation among students at a hostel of Chandigarh University in Gharuan, Mohali, on Tuesday night. Two students were reportedly injured in the incident and were taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Following the clash, a large number of students gathered inside the hostel premises, creating a tense and chaotic situation. A police team reached the university campus at around 11:40 pm after receiving information about the incident and initiated an investigation.
Argument Over Fan Escalates Into Physical Fight
The incident reportedly took place at around 11:15 pm in a room at the university’s Zakir-B hostel, where students allegedly got into an argument over switching on a fan.
According to the available information, the disagreement initially involved a verbal exchange and abuses before escalating into a physical fight.
Other hostel residents gathered at the spot after learning about the incident. Within a short time, a large crowd of students assembled on the premises, leading to commotion inside the hostel.
Videos of Clash Reportedly Go Viral on Social Media
Some videos purportedly linked to the altercation were reportedly circulated on social media following the incident. However, the authenticity of these videos and the details of the incident depicted in them have not been officially verified.
University Management Yet to Issue Statement
The university management has not issued an official statement regarding the incident so far. Police have also not shared detailed information about the clash.
Official confirmation is awaited regarding the number of students involved, the complete sequence of events and the condition of the injured students. Further details are expected to emerge as the police investigation progresses.