HPU Shimla Student Stabbing Sparks SFI Protest, Police Tighten Campus Security

March 10, 2026

Shimla: Tension remained high on the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) campus in Shimla on Tuesday following the stabbing of a student on Monday. The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) held a protest on the university campus on Tuesday to protest the incident. A large number of SFI activists gathered on campus and demanded action against the attacking student.

SFI student leaders alleged continued attacks on the university’s democratic culture. They stated that the university is not merely a place to grant degrees, but a center for developing social, economic, and political consciousness. The student leaders stated that violence and criminal incidents on campus negatively impact the entire academic environment.

The students demanded concrete steps from the university administration.

The SFI expressed concern over the stabbing incident outside the Law Department. They alleged that incidents of assault and misconduct had occurred on campus in the past, and complaints had been lodged with the police. The students demanded that the university administration take concrete steps to keep the campus free from drug abuse, violence, and antisocial activities.

Police tightened security in the campus

Police are deployed throughout the campus amid the SFI protest. Police are constantly monitoring the situation. Police stated that they are committed to maintaining law and order on campus.