Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Mar 13: The students of PA College of Engineering, Nadapadavu at Konaje went on a rampage destroying the college hostel property, alleging that a lizard had been found in the food served at the hostel. The incident occured on Friday March 13 in the boys' hostel of the polytechnic students of the college.
It is alleged that lizard was found in the curry served in the hostel on the night of Thursday March 12. Angered by this, the students pelted stones and broke the window panes of the four-storey building, threw soda bottles and destroyed TV sets and furniture.
Tense atmosphere prevailed in the premises following the incident. Speaking to media persons, the students said, "We have paid several thousands of rupees as fees to get admission in this college. The hostel is full of problems. Even though we have complained to the management, they are not willing to take the students into confidence."
Konaje police arrived at the spot and brought the situation under control. No case has been registered so far.
Following the incident, the students who vandalised the hostel were sent back to their homes for week. Their parents have been informed and they have been given warning, sources said.