Editorial
Violence at a private university campus
A rumpus disproportionate to the cause
The violence at the Stamford University has raised eyebrows, since compared to public universities the privately run universities are known for campus peace and discipline. But the way the brawl over disallowing a student to participate in the exam conflagrated into mayhem on that campus has dealt a blow to the image of that particular university, which it will take time to slough off.
As the report goes, the student in question was denied admittance to the examination hall as he defaulted on clearance of his dues. And if that was the case, why was the student in question not informed or warned of it earlier, so that the matter could be settled far ahead of the day of commencement of the exam? And why allegedly had a university staffer to be involved in a fracas with the student over the issue?
Too all appearances, there has been a communication gap between the exam authorities and the students. Result: shockingly some 60 persons were injured including students and members of the police.
Sad to say, the law enforcers had finally to be called to quell the violence and madness that a seemingly inconsequential incident let loose. Why was it that representatives of the university authority were not at the scene in the first place to talk with the angry students and solve the issue amicably?
Surprisingly though, the vehemence with which the students of that particular university vandalised offices, cars and even the Vice Chancellor's office has stunned all, for seldom have we come across such behaviour at a private university.
If the authorities there are unable to maintain peace and congenial educational environment there is reason for serious concern. The government and the UGC need to take the issue with all seriousness and look into the cause of occasional student violence at private universities. Let's not forget that guardians of the private universities also expect a better deal from the authorities of these universities if only for the extra financial burden they have to shoulder to keep their wards at these campuses.
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