Authorities at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar in Assam have suspended five Bangladeshi students and recommended their deportation after a violent late-night clash on campus left several injured.
The incident occurred on September 8, when a group of third-year Bangladeshi students allegedly attacked fellow Bangladeshi students inside the hostel. Witnesses claimed that the attackers used rods, knives, and screwdrivers, leaving multiple students injured. Two of them sustained serious head injuries and were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Following the clash, campus security and police searched the hostel rooms of the accused. During the operation, narcotic substances were reportedly recovered, further complicating the case against them. The administration stated that the combination of violent conduct and drug possession left them with no choice but to impose strict disciplinary measures.
The five students have been suspended from all academic activities for two semesters (one academic year) and were immediately evicted from their hostels. Their cases have been referred to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), which had provided scholarships for their studies. ICCR officials visited the campus to review the situation and coordinate with NIT authorities.
Speaking on the matter, NIT Director Dilip Kumar Baidya and the Dean of Students’ Welfare emphasized that the institute must prioritize safety and discipline. “The gravity of the violence and the recovery of drugs make this case very serious. Deportation is being pursued in line with government norms,” the administration noted.
The move has sparked debate about the monitoring of international students in Indian institutes. While some students on campus welcomed the strict action, others voiced concern about how the incident might affect Indo-Bangladesh educational exchanges.
Investigations into the assault and related charges are ongoing, with police keeping both state and central authorities informed.
