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Education
Student Groups Clash Over Social Media Allegations, Utkal University Tense
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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A confrontation between student factions over allegations spread on social media has left Utkal University in a state of tension.
Utkal University in Bhubaneswar reported heightened tension after two student groups confronted each other over allegations that were circulated on social media. The dispute erupted on campus, prompting a visible standoff between the factions.
The allegations, which were shared online, sparked anger and suspicion among the students, leading to verbal and physical clashes. Campus authorities noted that the confrontation disrupted regular academic activities and created an uneasy atmosphere for students and staff.
University officials have called for calm and are monitoring the situation closely, urging students to resolve differences through dialogue rather than confrontation. The incident underscores the growing impact of social media narratives on campus harmony.
The allegations, which were shared online, sparked anger and suspicion among the students, leading to verbal and physical clashes. Campus authorities noted that the confrontation disrupted regular academic activities and created an uneasy atmosphere for students and staff.
University officials have called for calm and are monitoring the situation closely, urging students to resolve differences through dialogue rather than confrontation. The incident underscores the growing impact of social media narratives on campus harmony.