Indore College Expels 4 Students After Staff Held Hostage Over Holi Event Dispute

The students locked 150 staff members in a hall after their Holi celebration request was denied, prompting disciplinary action and an investigation.

Four student leaders at Government Holkar Science College in Indore were expelled for holding 150 staff members hostage, including the principal and professors.
The incident occurred after the college administration denied permission for a Holi event planned by students for March 7, which included DJ performances and a rain dance.
On February 24, during a protest over the removal of event posters, students locked the staff in Yashwant Hall and cut off its power supply for about 30 minutes.
The district administration conducted an investigation and found the students guilty of gross indiscipline, leading to their expulsion and a directive to collect their transfer certificates.
The college, established in 1891, emphasized strict disciplinary measures to address the serious breach of conduct and maintain order on campus.