High Court Directs Jharkhand Police to Enhance Campus Security
The Jharkhand High Court has mandated the state's DGP, Anurag Gupta, to establish a security protocol for educational institutions following the tragic death of a polytechnic student at BIT-Mesra, highlighting security flaws. Critical lapses in the investigation have been noted, prompting further court directives.
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The Jharkhand High Court has instructed the state's Director General of Police, Anurag Gupta, to develop a standardized security protocol for students in educational institutions. This move follows a case concerning the death of a polytechnic student at the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra.
The tragic incident, which occurred last year involving a student from the scheduled caste category, has raised serious concerns over campus security. The court viewed this as a significant security lapse within the university's environment.
Further complicating the issue, the investigation was led by a sub-inspector, not the recommended officer's rank as per the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The BIT management is expected to submit a detailed investigation report by June 24.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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