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Violence at Indian film and television institutes

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Violence has erupted at film and television institutes in India, leading to injuries and academic disruptions. In Itanagar, students at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) suspended all classes indefinitely following an assault on September 16. During the incident, local youths allegedly attacked students and a security guard. Dominic Sangma, the head of the institute’s Screenwriting Department, was reportedly assaulted with bamboo sticks while attempting to intervene. Students have since demanded increased security, including the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel. In Kolkata, violent clashes occurred at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) on September 27 between students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), an organization affiliated with the RSS. The confrontation began when students questioned why a political group was permitted to hold an event in the institute’s main auditorium. The dispute escalated into physical violence, leaving students, faculty, and ABGP members injured. Students alleged that outsiders entered the campus to assault them, while ABGP members accused students of vandalizing their event and desecrating religious images of Swami Vivekananda and Bharat Mata. Police registered three separate FIRs, including a suo motu case. images. As of October 3, 10, the SRFTI students have maintained an academic student boycott for six consecutive days, demanding the arrest of those responsible and enhanced security. has extended to 11 days. The students' union alleges that ABGP unrest intensified on October 4 when members used sticks, stones, and knives, while also calling students ‘anti-national’ and stealing mobile phones. Tensions have escalated further following a protest march by of the Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha near allegedly attempted to breach the institute's gates, which included attempts to force entry into gates by throwing stones and bottles toward the campus. Police are currently deployed at Student union spokesperson Sudip Chakraborty stated the main gate boycott will continue until students are assured of campus security following these alleged attacks by right-wing forces. While a general body meeting is expected to prevent further clashes. determine future actions, some students have reportedly vacated hostels ahead of Durga Puja celebrations.

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  1. 2026-10-10 21:19 UTC Violence at Indian film and television institutes
  2. 2026-10-04 13:04 UTC Violence at Indian film and television institutes
  3. 2026-10-03 18:03 UTC Violence at Indian film and television institutes
  4. 2026-09-28 21:02 UTC Violence at Indian film and television institutes

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