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SRFTI Clash: 'This Culture Will Not Be Tolerated,' Says Higher Education Minister Condemning Violence
- •A violent clash erupted at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) on Sunday, following a similar incident at Jadavpur University.
- •The altercation involved protesting students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), an RSS-affiliated organization.
- •Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chatterjee condemned the violence, stating, "This culture will not be tolerated."
- •The Minister mentioned seeing videos allegedly showing Bengali luminaries and Bharat Mata's images being disrespected.
- •Campus remains tense on Monday, with strict entry restrictions for outsiders.
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The violence erupted on Sunday afternoon after a group of students tried to disrupt an event held by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) inside the institute's seminar hall, leading to a heated argument and subsequent physical clash between both sides.
State Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chatterjee strongly condemned the violence, stating that such incidents are undesirable and will not be tolerated in educational institutions. He expressed deep concern over videos showing the alleged desecration of Bengali luminaries and Bharat Mata, warning that the culture in educational institutions must change and nobody will be spared.
A total of three complaints have been registered at the Panchasayar police station following the clashes. These include a complaint filed by the police concerning property damage and a car collision inside the campus, alongside separate grievances lodged by the event organizers and protesting students.
