NIT Silchar Suspends Five Bangladeshi Students After Violent Clash

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar in Assam has suspended five Bangladeshi students for their alleged role in a brutal violent clash and will deport them back to Bangladesh. The students, who were enrolled under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarships, were also discovered with narcotic substances during a room search, prompting swift and severe disciplinary action from the institute.

NIT Director Dilip Kumar Baidya confirmed the suspensions, stating, "We have enough evidence to establish that they were actively involved in campus violence and have been suspended for two semesters." The incident unfolded on the night of September 8, when the group of third-year Bangladeshi students allegedly turned on their fellow compatriots in a frenzied attack. Eyewitnesses described a terrifying scene where the assailants, reportedly under the influence of drugs, wielded rods, knives, and screwdrivers in a 30-minute rampage that left several victims seriously injured.

According to accounts from students who wished to remain anonymous, the violence began with the accused targeting peers from their own batch. When final-year seniors intervened to de-escalate the situation, they were lured into a room under the pretense of discussion. "Suddenly, the lights were switched off, and the assault resumed with weapons, leading to further injuries," one student recounted. The chaos spilled across the hostel, creating panic among residents before authorities could intervene.

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Dean of Students’ Welfare S S Dhar elaborated on the findings, noting that narcotics recovered from the accused's rooms played a significant role in the decision-making process. "Primarily, the action was for campus violence, but the suspected use of drugs was also considered," Dhar explained. The injured students were rushed to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH), where two victims with severe head injuries were admitted to the intensive care unit. Doctors reported that the timely medical intervention prevented even graver outcomes.

Following a thorough internal investigation, the NIT administration expelled the five students from the hostel and barred them from academic activities for a year. A senior ICCR officer from the Guwahati zone visited the campus on Saturday to review the probe and expressed satisfaction with the measures taken. "We are satisfied with our investigation and the disciplinary measures," Dhar affirmed, adding that the ICCR director endorsed the institute's handling of the matter.

This incident has raised serious concerns about student conduct, substance abuse, and safety protocols at NIT Silchar, particularly for international scholars. As the deportation process begins, the event serves as a stark reminder of the challenges in maintaining discipline in diverse academic environments. The NIT community now focuses on supporting the victims' recovery and preventing future occurrences through enhanced vigilance and counseling programs.

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