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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Student injured in bomb explosions, clashes at B N College
Patna: A violent altercation between two student groups at B N College in Patna escalated into chaos on Tuesday afternoon when crude bombs were hurled on campus, disrupting examinations and leaving a student severely injured. The injured student, identified as Sujit Pandey, son of Dharmendra Pandey from Bhaluni Dham village in Rohtas district, was rushed to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for incident took place around 12.45pm, while students were appearing for their Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination. According to eyewitnesses, a sudden explosion rocked the corridor of the examination block, sending students into a panic. Within minutes, a second bomb was hurled—this time reportedly striking a student after hitting the wall and the iron grill near the college gate."People were writing their papers when a loud blast rang through the corridor. The atmosphere turned chaotic, with students running in different directions. Just as we were being evacuated, another explosion occurred, hitting a student on the head," an eyewitness after the blasts, students blocked the busy Ashok Rajpath road, raising slogans against the college administration. The protestors alleged administrative apathy, claiming repeated inaction against violent and disruptive elements on campus. The police later pacified the students and cleared the road. Pirbahore police, led by SHO Abdul Haleem, reached the college and launched an investigation. "Two crude bombs exploded during the exam. A forensic team has been called to collect samples, and CCTV footage from the campus is being scrutinised to identify those involved," the SHO said. He further added that no arrests have been made as investigation suggests the violence was rooted in a previous confrontation between hostel residents of the college. "This appears to be a continuation of a dispute between two student groups. A few days ago, a similar altercation had been pacified by police's intervention. Unfortunately, the situation escalated today due to the failure of the college administration to monitor student activities and prevent dangerous materials from being brought onto campus," the SHO principal Rajkishore Prasad expressed concern over the repeated disturbances on the campus. "The blasts occurred at 12.45pm and 12.48pm. A student was injured. It is troubling that some students entered the examination hall without valid ID cards. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against those found involved," he said.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Time of India
Bombs hurled during student clash at BN college in Patna, 1 injured
Clash erupted at BN College in Patna between two student groups PATNA: A brawl over supremacy between two groups of students turned violent at the BN College campus in Patna on Tuesday, as they hurled bombs and pelted stones at each other. One student was severely injured in this fight and was immediately rushed to the PMCH for treatment. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Pirbahore police reached the spot and started their investigation. According to the police, the injured was identified as Sujit Pandey, son of Dharmendra Pandey, a resident of Bhaluni Dham village in Rohtas district. Abdul Haleem, SHO of Pirbahore police station, confirmed that two bombs exploded on the college campus while the students were taking their exams. 'The forensic team has been called to collect evidence from the crime scene. The police are examining the CCTV footage installed inside the college premises to identify the accused,' he said, adding that no arrests have been made yet. 'Bombing took place due to a dispute between hostelers of the college during the exam. One of the hostel boarders threw the bomb, which fell on the student after hitting the wall and the grill of the college gate. The injured student was sent to PMCH for treatment. A few days ago, there was a dispute between two groups of students of BN College's hostel. At that time, the police pacified the matter by convincing both parties,' the SHO said, while blaming the college administration for not keeping a tab on their students and what they are bringing (explosives) inside the college campus. Angered by the incident, students took to the street and shouted slogans against the college administration by blocking the Ashok Rajpath. One student complained that fighting over trivial issues has become habitual on college premises, but the administration does not bother to take action against such anti-social elements. An eyewitness to the incident said a bomb exploded in the corridor while they were giving the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) exam. 'After this, the exam was stopped, and the students were asked to leave. During this time, another bomb was hurled, which fell on the head of a student. He got injured,' he said. The police pacified the angry students and cleared the road. College Principal Rajkishore Prasad said that the blasts happened at 12:45 pm and 12:48 pm. 'One student was injured. Two groups of students were fighting among themselves. Police take action on the information of the college administration, but such incidents are not being curbed. Some students have entered the examination hall without ID cards. Action will be taken against the students involved in the incident,' he said.
