Students of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Itanagar suspend classes indefinitely and begin a strike after an incident in which students and faculty are reported to have been assaulted. The two outlets report that students respond collectively through campus-wide action rather than individual complaints.
The sources say the students’ concerns extend beyond the assault itself. They cite an ongoing sense of insecurity on campus, including alleged intimidation and perceived threats toward students, particularly female students. The Times of India also reports that students are demanding police protection and the establishment of a security outpost near the campus.
While the specific sequence of events and the details of the alleged assaults are not fully described in the provided excerpts, both outlets attribute the action to safety concerns following the incident. The Hindu’s account emphasizes allegations of repeated threats, unauthorised entry by outsiders, and intimidation, whereas the Times of India focuses more directly on the strike and the immediate security measures students are requesting.
