SRFTI Students Protest Alleged Campus Attack in Thiruvananthapuram
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
Students of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) held a protest in front of the Kairali theatre complex in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The demonstration followed an alleged attack on students at the SRFTI campus earlier that day. According to the SRFTI Students Union, the conflict began after students questioned the institute's decision to host an event by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP) without prior notice. Protesters alleged that ABGP members physically assaulted students and used abusive language during the confrontation.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a debate over campus autonomy and the safety of students at the film institute, drawing solidarity from filmmakers and festival delegates.
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