"Bombs were thrown at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar, resulting in several students being injured."
Tension erupted at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar under Airfield police limits after unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled two bombs, injuring several students. The incident is believed to be a result of past rivalry between two student groups from Odisha and Bihar. Videos of the violence have surfaced, and an FIR has been lodged. The college has declared an indefinite closure.
Arpit Pattnaik
Tension erupted at a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar when unidentified miscreants hurled two bombs at the institution late on Saturday night. Several students were reportedly injured in the attack. The reason behind the bombing is yet to be ascertained, but it is believed to be a result of past rivalry. Sources close to the incident revealed that a long-standing enmity between two student groups, one from Odisha and another from Bihar, might have led to the bomb attack. The situation escalated when a student was attacked by the other group the previous night. The bombs were thrown as one of the student groups was leaving the hostel in a bus, and the hostel superintendent was also attacked during the clash. Videos of the violence inside the college campus have surfaced, showing students creating a ruckus and attacking each other. An FIR has been lodged at the Airfield police station, and an investigation is ongoing. The college has been closed indefinitely due to the potential for further unrest. No comments have been obtained from the police or college authorities regarding the matter.
