Outrage at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University: Alleged Assault Sparks National Debate

A postgraduate student from Assam was allegedly attacked by five students at IGNTU hostel. The incident has incited widespread condemnation and protest, echoing the earlier death of Anjel Chakma in Uttarakhand. Authorities registered an FIR, and the accused have been expelled amid calls for improved campus safety.

A 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) in Madhya Pradesh was reportedly assaulted by five peers, leading to their expulsion, an official confirmed on Thursday.

This incident follows closely behind national uproar over student Anjel Chakma's death in Uttarakhand, sparking renewed calls for action against hate crimes. Authorities in Anuppur filed an FIR against the accused after the victim, Hiros Jyoti Das, made a complaint.

The expelled students are facing multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Allegations of racial slurs during the assault are under investigation as political parties demand accountability for rising campus violence linked to drug abuse.

(With inputs from agencies.)