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Clashes Erupt at Satyajit Ray Film Institute, Students Block Gate Amidst Rising Tensions
- •Tension escalated at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) following a clash between students and organizers of an event.
- •The incident reportedly occurred during an event organized by Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat inside the institute's auditorium.
- •Heavy police deployment was made on campus to prevent further escalation of the situation.
- •Reports indicate that bottles and stones were thrown inside the campus as the situation intensified.
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A clash erupted between students and the organizers of an event held inside the institute's auditorium. The event was organized by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat, leading to a confrontation where stones and bottles were reportedly thrown.
Following the clash, students blocked the institute's gate and demanded the arrest of those involved in the attack. The East Division of Kolkata Police deployed a large contingent and eventually entered the campus to de-escalate the situation and bring it under control.
A total of three complaints were filed at the Panchasayar police station concerning the incidents. These included a police complaint regarding vehicle vandalism inside the campus, as well as cross-complaints filed by both the event organizers and the students.
