Overview
- The institute's order, issued Friday by the Dean of Students' Welfare, took effect immediately and bars group religious activities in hostel common areas and other shared campus spaces.
- Students must now seek prior permission for any religious event on campus, and the registrar said classes and administration continue without disruption.
- Director-in-charge D.K. Baidya, who is away from campus, said he will review the directive on priority and characterized it as a precaution.
- Cachar police said they are examining the matter and remain in contact with institute authorities to assess the claims.
- The move followed a Bajrang Dal memorandum on behalf of the Vishva Hindu Parishad alleging radicalisation and unlawful activity on campus and asking for a time-bound inquiry, legal action, and tighter entry checks, with the district commissioner yet to respond.