ThePrint ThePrintAM: What's behind violence & protests at VIT Bhopal?
Nov 27, 2025
Violent protests erupted at VIT Bhopal after a suspected jaundice outbreak, leading to chaos on campus. Students blamed contaminated food and water, while university administration denied any deaths. The situation escalated from peaceful protests to violence following alleged mismanagement by security. With over two dozen sick and authorities investigating, the university has closed until December, and many students have left. The episode explores the incident's impact and the responses from both students and administration.
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Illness Sparked Large Student Protests
- VIT Bhopal saw protests after students reported illness from campus food and water, which students called a jaundice outbreak.
- Administration and district officials denied deaths and said samples tested safe while investigation continues.
Formal Probe And FIR Filed Quickly
- Authorities filed an FIR against a hostel warden and five staff members for alleged assault amid the unrest.
- The Madhya Pradesh Private University Regulatory Commission formed a three-member panel to probe the incident.
Campus Closed And Security Tightened
- VIT Bhopal was ordered closed until 8 December and exams postponed after the violence and health complaints.
- Police presence increased and officials tracked sick students while some students left campus voluntarily.