Tension escalated at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar, under Airfield police limits, after unidentified attackers allegedly hurled two bombs, injuring multiple students. The incident is suspected to be the result of a long-standing rivalry between student groups from Odisha and Bihar. Videos of the chaos have emerged, and an FIR has been filed. The college has been closed indefinitely.
Tension
flared at a private engineering college within the Airfield police jurisdiction
in Bhubaneswar following a shocking incident late on Saturday night when
unidentified individuals reportedly threw two bombs at the institution. The
attack left several students injured, escalating concerns about safety on
campus.
While the
exact motive for the bombing remains unclear, early speculations suggest that
it may be linked to previous conflicts between student groups. Sources close to
the situation have indicated that a longstanding rivalry between two groups—one
from Odisha and another from Bihar—may have culminated in this violent
outburst. The tension between the groups had been simmering for quite some
time, with the conflict reaching a peak when one student was allegedly
assaulted by members of the opposing group the night of the bombing.
According to
accounts, the bombs were thrown when one of the student groups was departing
the hostel in a bus, intensifying the already fraught situation. Reports also
suggest that during the chaos, the hostel superintendent became another target,
further aggravating the situation.
In the
aftermath of the attack, videos purportedly showing the violence inside the
college campus have surfaced on social media. These clips depict students
engaged in heated altercations, creating pandemonium as the tensions boiled
over into full-blown conflict.
In response
to the incident, an FIR has been filed at the Airfield police station, and
authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the truth behind the
attack. However, as of now, neither the police nor the college administration
has provided any official statements on the matter, leaving many questions
unanswered.
In an effort
to prevent further unrest, the college administration has declared the
institution closed indefinitely. The decision to shut down the campus reflects
concerns that the violence could escalate if students remain on the premises.
With emotions running high and tensions between the groups still unresolved,
the situation remains volatile.
The
authorities' silence on the matter only adds to the uncertainty surrounding the
event. Both students and parents are left seeking answers as the investigation
proceeds, hoping for a resolution to what has become a deeply troubling
incident in an academic setting meant to foster learning and growth, not
violence.
The incident
highlights the growing issue of campus violence, particularly when fueled by
inter-state student rivalries. It underscores the need for institutions to be
proactive in addressing conflicts before they spiral out of control, while also
raising questions about the measures in place to ensure student safety in
colleges across the country.