BHUBANESWAR: Tension gripped Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar (BJB) autonomous college campus here after a violent clash broke out between two hostel groups on Tuesday night, leaving over 12 students injured.
The clash occurred following a dispute over loud music allegedly being played during a farewell party at a hostel on the campus.
Students from both groups reportedly attacked each other with bottles and stones, leaving more than 12 hostel students injured.
The injured students were admitted to Capital Hospital for treatment. Their condition is said to be stable.
Keeping in view the tense situation, the Commissionerate Police has deployed two platoons of force on the campus.
The situation remained relatively calm on Wednesday. However, police said the forces will continue to remain stationed for sometimes to prevent any further escalation.
One of the college students claimed that the high volume music at Ashok hostel during the farewell party disturbed those studying in Ambedkar hostel, leading them to object.
As music was not turned off, they lodged a complaint with the police.
However, tensions between the two groups escalated within a short period, with both groups exchanging abuses before engaging in a serious confrontation with each other.
To investigate the matter, the college authorities formed a fact-finding committee under the chairmanship of acting principal Laxmidhar Bhola.
The committee includes superintendents from four hostels and other members.
A meeting was also convened on Wednesday to identify the exact cause of the fight and prevent any such clash further.
Bhola, who termed the incident unfortunate, said that the authorities had intervened immediately to control the situation. However, the clash broke out suddenly after the farewell event ended. The exact cause of the incident is still unclear, Bhola said.
He, however, said that a complaint will be filed with the police and appropriate action will be taken within 24 hours based on the report of the committee.
Badagada Police said two platoons of police force, along with a few officials, will remain deployed in the hostel areas to maintain law and order.
No formal complaint has been filed so far. But a case will be registered once a complaint is received, said Badagada IIC Trupti Ranjan Nayak.