Tensions simmered at Patna University as police conducted a sweeping raid on Minto Hostel, leading to the arrest of eight students inebriated on alcohol. Orchestrated by DSP (Central) Bhanu Pratap Singh, the late-night action at Pirbahor police station’s behest addressed mounting complaints amid student union election fervor.
Nominations for the much-anticipated polls ended Wednesday, drawing 51 candidates for five central panel posts. Competition is fierce, with 16 eyeing the president’s chair, alongside robust fields for other roles. Against this backdrop, reports of hostel misconduct necessitated immediate intervention.
The raid uncovered the students in compromising states, all confirmed to have imbibed heavily. Notably, their arrests tie into a bomb case under the Explosive Substances Act at Pirbahor, with one boasting a rap sheet. Multi-station police forces collaborated for the thorough search.
DSP Singh detailed the long history of grievances, emphasizing interrogations in progress. Security blankets the campus, with promises of relentless hostel checks. This proactive stance aims to safeguard the electoral integrity and restore order.
As Patna University navigates election season, such enforcement highlights the balance between student freedoms and institutional responsibility. Stakeholders await outcomes of the probe, hoping for a peaceful resolution and fair polls.