Student unrest continues at Bhadrak Autonomous College over display of banners

Tensions continued at Bhadrak Autonomous College in Bhadrak on Tuesday as two student groups remained in conflict over the display of different banners at the college gate. 

As per reports, the unrest began during the Ganesh Puja celebrations when one group displayed a banner at the college entrance with the title 'KILLER GROUP' written on it, which led to protests and the banner being removed.

Subsequently, the opposing student group put up another banner at the same location, this time displaying the title 'Bhadrak Autonomous College' in saffron color. However, this provoked further opposition from the rival group, resulting in heightened agitation and student unrest. Though the banner was removed, it was again displayed later, leading to further unrest.

Must Read: Students’ union elections may not be held in Odisha this year: Sources

As per reports, members of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal closed the main gate of the college and staged a road blockade by burning tyres in protest against the display of the banner by the ABVP group in saffron colour. As a result, the students and lecturers of the college could not enter the college.

Currently, police forces from Bhadrak Town Police Station remain deployed at the site to maintain law and order as the situation remains tense. 

However, the Principal of the college is yet to issue any statement on the matter.