SOE principal recommends sacking of students involved in violence

The School of Engineering (SOE) at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), which was closed on June 20 following violence allegedly by Students Federation of India (SFI) activists, will reopen on July 3. .

The principal had submitted a report to the university authorities suggesting that classes could be resumed with police protection. Five SFI workers were suspended after they allegedly attacked Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) workers, and results of four others were withheld for giving statements as part of an internal inquiry into a clash. came to the principal’s office. campus in May. Eight KSU workers and one SOE staff member were injured in the incident.

The report submitted by the principal recommended the dismissal of the students involved in the attack. Those who have completed their course, their registration should be cancelled. Around 14 people were involved in the alleged violence. The officials had examined the CCTV footage while finalizing the report.