SRFTI CAMPUS TURNS VIOLENT AS OUTSIDE GROUP TARGETS STUDENTS WITH BOTTLES AND STONES

October 5, 2026

KOLKATA — Tension erupted at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute after a group allegedly entered the campus and hurled bottles and stones, triggering alarm among students and raising fresh questions over campus security.

The incident reportedly followed a dispute involving students described by the attackers in derogatory political terms. The group allegedly claimed it wanted to “teach a lesson” to students associated with views it opposed.

The violence has intensified concerns among students who have already questioned the institute administration over security arrangements. The latest incident has renewed demands for stronger protection and greater accountability from the authorities responsible for campus safety.

Students have expressed concern over the possibility of further confrontations and have sought action against those responsible for the attack. The incident has also raised questions about how outsiders were able to gain access to the campus.

Security personnel and authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those involved. The political nature of the confrontation has added another layer to an already tense atmosphere at the institute.

The latest episode has placed SRFTI under renewed scrutiny, with students demanding that campus security be strengthened and that incidents of intimidation or violence not be allowed to disrupt academic life.