Committee to probe student unrest in Bengal Engineering and Science University
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The Bengal Engineering and Science University (Besu) authorities have urged the state government to form an enquiry committee under the chairmanship of an eminent educationalist to probe into the recent student unrest in the campus and also suggest remedial measures to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“A letter in this regard has been sent to the state government after the board of management's meeting last night. We expect a positive response in this regard, soon,” said Prof NR Banerjea, Vice-Chancellor, Besu.
A meeting was held with heads of all departments today to discuss the various measures that could be taken to restore peace in the campus. The authorities are considering allotment of hostel rooms to students at random.
So long, authorities allowed students to select hostel rooms according to their preference. This led to students belonging to same political affiliation staying in one hostel. “A head of the department said that around 32 students have submitted written appeals asking the authorities to protect them from repeated threats from other students. Another head added that some students are being prevented by other students from appearing in the examination,” said Prof Banerjea.
A code of conduct would be implemented and students who flout the regulations would be tackled with an iron hand. The Vice-Chancellor further stressed that the authorities would not relax the norms under any circumstances.
The head of the departments have also been asked to discuss the issue with students individually as well as in group. Meanwhile, students conducted a sit-in in front of Metro channel today. They were accompanied by students of other institutes including Jadavpur University, Presidency College and Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
Even some members of Global Alumni Association, Besu joined in the protest. “We demand the authorities to withdraw the FIRs that have been lodged against a couple of students without proper verification,” said Shyamasis Das, spokesperson, IC.
“A letter in this regard has been sent to the state government after the board of management's meeting last night. We expect a positive response in this regard, soon,” said Prof NR Banerjea, Vice-Chancellor, Besu.
A meeting was held with heads of all departments today to discuss the various measures that could be taken to restore peace in the campus. The authorities are considering allotment of hostel rooms to students at random.
So long, authorities allowed students to select hostel rooms according to their preference. This led to students belonging to same political affiliation staying in one hostel. “A head of the department said that around 32 students have submitted written appeals asking the authorities to protect them from repeated threats from other students. Another head added that some students are being prevented by other students from appearing in the examination,” said Prof Banerjea.
A code of conduct would be implemented and students who flout the regulations would be tackled with an iron hand. The Vice-Chancellor further stressed that the authorities would not relax the norms under any circumstances.
The head of the departments have also been asked to discuss the issue with students individually as well as in group. Meanwhile, students conducted a sit-in in front of Metro channel today. They were accompanied by students of other institutes including Jadavpur University, Presidency College and Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
Even some members of Global Alumni Association, Besu joined in the protest. “We demand the authorities to withdraw the FIRs that have been lodged against a couple of students without proper verification,” said Shyamasis Das, spokesperson, IC.
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