In a recent incident at Parala Maharaja Engineering College in Berhampur, Odisha, seven students have been expelled from their hostel for allegedly cooking beef, an activity deemed restricted on the premises. The expulsion order was issued by the college authorities on Thursday.
Incident Details:
- Date of Incident: Wednesday
- Activity: Cooking beef in the hostel room
- Action Taken: Expulsion of seven students from two hostels; one student was fined ₹2,000
The college administration’s decision followed a complaint from other students and an internal inquiry. The institution has communicated this action to the students’ parents.
Community Response:
- Protests: Activists from Bajrang Dal and VHP have called for stringent measures against the students involved.
- Security Measures: To prevent any disturbances, additional police personnel have been stationed near the college campus and hostels.
The incident underscores the sensitive nature of campus regulations and the reactions they can provoke within local communities.
