After the suicide of Ragamonika, a student from Hyderabad allegedly hung herself in her hostel room in Chennai’s Sathyabama University, protest over the issue is mounting up. The student was caught cheating during an exam and then was reportedly humiliated by her teacher.
The Chennai varsity is under rampage by the students protesting against the suicide of the first year student. Chennai varsity admin arrested in connection with the incident.
Protests that began with her death turned violent with students turning to arson. They set fire to property at a hostel building and damaged lights and electrical accessories. A massive blaze happened inside the hostel building meant for students of the second and third year. The students pulled out their mattresses into a common area and set them ablaze.
Security has been stepped up and around 200 police personnel have been deployed at the college. The situation is currently under control. Chennai Police Commissioner said that the college has been closed for a week and students have been asked to vacate the hostels and go back home till the college re-opens.
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