SRFTI Kolkata Students Continue Class Boycott for 11th Day Over Campus Security
SRFTI news: Classes at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata remained suspended for an 11th day on October 10 as students continued their boycott over campus security concerns. Students say they want concrete assurances and accountability following confrontations on and near the campus. The institute says it is concerned about the incidents and has strengthened security.
The protest began after a September 27 clash linked to an event held in an SRFTI auditorium. Tensions rose again on October 4, when students alleged that people taking part in a rally outside the main gate assaulted students approaching the campus. These incidents have led to a continuing dispute over security arrangements and the administration’s response.
What students are asking for
- Clear assurances on student safety and stronger campus security.
- Accountability and investigation into the September 27 and October 4 incidents.
- Measures to prevent further confrontations near campus access points.
- Dialogue with the administration before academic activities resume.
The demands reflect the students’ stated position and should not be read as findings by an investigation. The student union has said it will discuss its next steps at a general body meeting. SRFTI’s October 5 statement described the institute as deeply concerned about the incidents and reaffirmed its commitment to student safety. On October 11, the vice-chancellor said campus security had been strengthened since October 5 and referred to the state government’s special investigation team. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="0"}
SRFTI boycott timeline
| Date | Reported development |
|---|---|
| September 27 | Clash follows student objections to an event at the campus auditorium. |
| September 28 | Students begin boycotting theoretical classes, according to later reporting. |
| October 4 | Students allege assaults during a rally outside the institute’s main gate. |
| October 5 | SRFTI issues a statement expressing concern and commitment to student safety. |
| October 10 | Classes are reported suspended for the 11th day; students continue the boycott. |
| October 11 | Reports say show-cause notices were issued over earlier alleged incidents; the vice-chancellor says security has been strengthened. |
Academic activities affected
The continuing boycott has disrupted classes as the institute approaches the Durga Puja break. An institute official told PTI that first-year classes were still pending, while no major theory classes had been scheduled for students in other years. Students and the administration have offered differing accounts of the dispute, and the inquiry process is ongoing. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="1"}
What happens next
The next steps may depend on the students’ general body meeting, further discussions with the administration and updates from the investigation. Students have said they will not resume academic activity until their security concerns receive a response. The vice-chancellor has expressed hope that more students will return to class. As of October 11, no resolution ending the boycott had been reported.
SRFTI Kolkata update: The protest is about student safety, accountability and the resumption of academic work. Any allegations relating to the incidents remain allegations unless established through the relevant inquiry.
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