Overview
- Students began an indefinite sit-in on October 12 demanding the resignation of Vice‑Chancellor Santosh Ajmera and an independent inquiry into attacks they say took place on September 27 and October 4.
- The institute says it has followed procedure by rusticating six students, issuing show‑cause notices, suspending classes in two departments and ordering hostels cleared until November 13 after alleging assault, vandalism and office occupation.
- An 18‑page internal committee report cited by the administration details alleged vandalism, unauthorised occupation of offices and an incident of the vice‑chancellor being manhandled between September 27 and October 23.
- Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and filmmaker Payal Kapadia publicly backed the protesters on October 24–25 and faced sharp criticism from BJP leaders, turning the dispute into a charged political debate.
- Students on October 25 alleged the administration cut power to the only classroom they were using for internet and workstations, a claim the institute denies and says protesters livestreamed events; a state Special Investigation Team and multiple FIRs continue to probe the September 27 clash.