Inflammatory Graffiti Sparks Tension in Karnataka College

In Udupi, Karnataka, a controversial graffiti incident has stirred unrest at a prestigious engineering college, where inflammatory and obscene slogans targeting religious groups were found on a women's hostel bathroom wall.

The provocative slogans, discovered on May 7, have led police to register a case under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, aiming to address potential enmity and ill will between communities. A thorough investigation involving CCTV review and student interviews is underway, with preliminary indications pointing to possible involvement by a female student, though no suspects have been formally identified.

This issue has raised concerns over the increased frequency of polarising acts within educational environments. The administration of the college in Nitte, Karkala taluk, has yet to issue an official response regarding the escalating situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)