Pre-poll violence: Kamakhyanagar College closed sine die

Dhenkanal: Authorities of Kamakhyanagar College in Dhenkanal cancelled the Students' Union election this year and declared sine die after pre-poll violence erupted on the campus here on Wednesday.

The decision of the authorities came immediately after some student supporters of a presidential candidate ransacked the college properties following rejection of his nomination papers.

The irate students also barged into the Principal's Chamber and ransacked his office, including air-conditioner, glass panes and table.

Following the incident, police forces were deployed on the campus to maintain law and order, sources said.

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