Campus Tensions: Allegations of Assault and Intimidation at IGNTU

Five students at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh, are expelled and face legal charges for allegedly assaulting Hiros Jyoti Das, a postgraduate student from Assam. This incident follows the death of Anjel Chakma in a separate attack, raising concerns about campus safety and allegations of racially motivated hostilities.

In a shocking incident at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, five students have reportedly been expelled and face legal proceedings for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old postgraduate student from Assam. The victim, Hiros Jyoti Das, filed a complaint leading to the arrest of the five accused, as confirmed by police official Naveen Tiwari.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections under which the students have been booked include charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation. Tiwari stated that the full motive behind the alleged assault will be clarified after further investigations. Das sustained injuries and reported racial slurs, though this is still under verification.

The episode at IGNTU echoes the tragedy surrounding Anjel Chakma's death in Dehradun, spotlighting ongoing concerns about violence in academic environments. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have criticized the ruling party for allegedly neglecting such issues, accusing them of fostering an environment conducive to anti-social behavior within university precincts.

(With inputs from agencies.)