Over 20 students of Kozhikode college suspended after group clash over social media post
Over 20 students at MET College of Arts and Science in Kozhikode have been suspended following violent clashes between student groups. The conflict reportedly originated from a social media post and escalated into physical altercations both on campus and at a nearby hospital.
Why it matters
Campus violence and the subsequent disciplinary actions reflect broader concerns regarding student conduct and the influence of social media on real-world conflicts.
Over 20 students have been suspended from MET College of Arts and Science, an unaided college affiliated with the University of Calicut, at Nadapuram in Kozhikode, Keralam, following a clash between two groups over a social media post.
According to college authorities, 16 of those suspended are third-year undergraduate students and six others are in their first year.
The dispute between the two groups reportedly began on Friday over a social media post. Following this, one of the junior students was allegedly beaten up by seniors on the road leading to the college on Monday, the police said. The incident soon developed into a clash between the two groups as more students joined in. Visuals of the fight were also shared in social media groups, and many parents reached the area.
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