Bengaluru: FIR against 25 ABVP activists for alleged vandalism at Azim Premji University
Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered at the Sarjapur Police Station against 25 ABVP activists for allegedly entering the premises of Azim Premji University and creating a disturbance during a protest on Tuesday evening.
The protest was staged to oppose a debate organised by the All-India Students’ Association (AISA) SPARK student wing, which ABVP claimed portrayed Kashmiri soldiers in a derogatory manner.
ABVP members had gathered outside the university and announced plans to submit a memorandum to the Union Minister seeking cancellation of the university’s recognition.
According to police, tensions escalated when some activists allegedly entered the campus, smeared ink on the university nameplate, and engaged in unruly behaviour. Pro-university students also staged a counter-protest inside the campus.
Based on a complaint filed by the university’s Security Head, S. Wilson, the FIR includes allegations of forced entry, issuing threats to security, Jagadish, Chandan Mahalik, Chattar Bahadur, Naresh, Sripathi and Harish, and assaulting a first-year BA student, Muhammad Ali Ahmed.
Police said 25 ABVP activists were taken into custody and later produced before a court. They have since filed applications seeking regular bail before the Anekal court.
Further investigation is under way.
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Bearys education announces ‘campus connect & talent hunt 2026,' offers up to 100% scholarships
Mangaluru: Bearys Education has announced the launch of its “Campus Connect & Talent Hunt 2026,” scheduled to be held on April 11 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus near Mangalore University in Innoli.
The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence and student empowerment, will offer scholarships of up to 100 percent on tuition fees for meritorious candidates.
The programme seeks to identify and support students aspiring to pursue Pre-University Course (PUC), degree, engineering and architecture programmes.
The event is open to students from SSLC (Class 10), PUC (Class 12), Diploma and ITI streams, along with their parents. Organisers said the day-long programme will focus on guidance, engagement and opportunities for students planning their academic future.
A Talent Hunt Examination will be conducted on April 11 at 9.30 am, with eligibility extended to students completing SSLC and PUC in 2026. Based on their performance, candidates will be considered for scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
The event will also feature a career guidance and counselling session led by Ameen-E-Mudassar, CEO of CIGMA. In addition, a technical and science expo showcasing student-led innovations, along with a food festival, will be organised as part of the programme.
Organisers stated that the initiative reflects the institution’s focus on quality education, personality development and integrity, while marking over 120 years of educational service.
Interested participants can register before April 8 by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement (provided below) or by contacting 89704 96949, 81239 04351, or 99000 66888.
