A clash between two roommates at the boys' hostel of Chandigarh University in Gharuan, Mohali, late last night led to a large gathering of students and a protest over the university's security arrangements. Police teams reached the campus within 15 minutes of receiving information and brought the situation under control, according to Mohali Police.
The incident reportedly took place late at night when two students sharing a hostel room got into an altercation involving a knife. Youths were injured in the incident and were taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following the clash, a large number of students gathered at the university's boys' hostel. The incident led to anger among students, who raised concerns about security arrangements inside the hostel premises.
As the gathering grew, police teams were called to the spot to manage the situation and prevent further escalation. A heavy police presence was deployed on the campus as officials spoke to the students.
According to Mohali Police, teams comprising three Superintendents of Police (SPs), two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and 10 to 11 Station House Officers (SHOs) reached the spot within 15 minutes of receiving information about the clash.
Police officials said they spoke peacefully with the students and explained the situation to them. Following these discussions, the situation was brought under control.
The police said students returned to their respective hostels between 1 am and 1:30 am. Police teams continued to remain deployed at the university until 4 am to maintain law and order.
Mohali Police confirmed that legal action had been taken in connection with the incident. However, the specific sections invoked, the identities of those involved and the exact nature of the action taken have not been detailed yet.
The injured youths were taken to a hospital for treatment. Further details about their condition have not been confirmed.
The immediate police response helped bring the gathering under control, with students returning to their hostels during the early hours of the morning.
The incident has brought attention to concerns raised by students about safety and security inside the university's hostel premises. The exact reason behind the altercation between the roommates remains unclear as of now.
