Calicut university considers action over hostel flags and weapons
University of Calicut authorities have proposed action over alleged political activity and weapons storage in hostels at the institution’s main campus in Tenhipalam, Malappuram. The proposals followed complaints of an attack involving lethal weapons and claims that student groups controlled hostel blocks. The university Syndicate will make the final decision.
Authorities at the University of Calicut have proposed action over the alleged use of political party flags and storage of weapons in hostels at the university’s main campus in Tenhipalam, Malappuram district. The issue was discussed at a recent meeting of the board of adjudication of students’ grievances, chaired by Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran, according to sources cited on Saturday.
The discussion followed complaints that a group of students had attacked another group with lethal weapons. A police case has been registered in connection with the incident, the report said. There were also allegations that some student organisations were keeping weapons at a men’s hostel.
In addition, political flags were reportedly prominent on the campus, raising concerns about the extent of political activity in university accommodation. Sources said it had been alleged that members of some organisations behaved as though particular hostel blocks were under their control. The complaints also included claims that wardens allowed such conduct.
The university authorities have warned that anyone who violates hostel rules could face criminal action. The warning covers conduct linked to the alleged presence of weapons and unauthorised political activity, although the report does not specify the precise penalties proposed. The board’s recommendations are to be forwarded to the university Syndicate.
The Syndicate will take the final decision on whether and how action should be taken. The report does not state whether any students have been formally disciplined by the university or whether weapons have been recovered. It says only that the allegations, the related police case and the question of hostel rules were considered by the grievance board.
The proposed action comes as university authorities examine the management of student hostels and the enforcement of rules on the main campus.
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