Pre-poll violence: BJB college closed sine die

Bhubaneswar: The authorities closed the BJB autonomous college here for an indefinite period following the pre-election violence last night.

“We decided to close the institute for an indefinite time for safety and security of our students,” said BJB college principal Dr. Mohd. Nawaz Hasan.

All the boarders have also been asked to vacate hostels within 12 hours.

Earlier in the day, following last night’s unscrupulous activities by miscreants, the authorities had declared students’ union election cancelled for this year.

Keeping in view safety of the students and staff, the Staff Council meet decided to cancel the polls, added Hasan.

However, sources said the polls will be held as per the schedule in the junior college.

Notably, some miscreants hurled two bombs – one at the girls’ hostel and another at the boys’ hostel last night.
Sources said one girl student was injured in the incident.