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Massive snake and dilapidated hostel spark student protests at Mohanpur University
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:13
Massive snake and dilapidated hostel spark student protests at Mohanpur University
- •Tension flared up at the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in Mohanpur over dilapidated hostel infrastructure and safety concerns.
- •Students protested after a massive snake was seen moving inside the hostel and chunks of plaster began falling from ceilings and walls.
- •Protesters claimed that the university authorities ignored long-standing complaints regarding the hazardous living conditions.
- •The protest grew heated, involving a scuffle with an administrative officer, and resulted in one student falling ill.
- •The demonstrating students have demanded the resignation of key university officials and warned of continuous agitation.
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Tension and sit-in protests broke out at the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences in Mohanpur due to dilapidated hostel infrastructure, chunks of plaster falling from roofs and walls, a lack of security, and a snake menace inside the hostel.
The protesting students and ABVP members have demanded the immediate resignation of the university's registrar, the dean of student welfare, and the hostel provost.
Student panic escalated significantly after a video recently surfaced showing a massive snake moving around freely inside the hostel premises, prompting concerns that staying there is entirely unsafe.
