An act of vandalism disrupted the World Cultural Festival at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU). It is when members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) reportedly damaged a Bangladesh food stall and set fire to a Bangladesh flag on campus. This incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday during the annual cultural event.
BJYM Workers destroy Bangladesh Stall at Cultural Fest in Pune
Witnesses reported that a group of individuals entered the university grounds and targeted the Bangladesh stall. It cause panic among students and organizers.
MIT-WPU Registrar Ganesh B. Pokale confirmed the university is taking the matter seriously and has begun the process of filing a formal police complaint. He said, “An unfortunate incident occurred during the World Cultural Festival. Preliminary information indicates that some unauthorized individuals entered the campus. The University is lodging a formal complaint with the police.”
Police checking CCTV footage
He added that the World Cultural Festival is an annual event celebrating cultural diversity and offers international students a platform to share their traditions, similar to events hosted by other universities in Pune each year. “The University is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all,” Pokale said.
Police officials said they are verifying the details and will take appropriate action after reviewing CCTV footage and gathering statements from eyewitnesses.
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