Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Clash at Odisha College Hostel Leaves 10 Injured
There was a big fight at a college hostel in Odisha, India.
More than 10 students got hurt.
It started because some second-year students said first-year students provoked them.
The second-year students went to the first-year hostel and fought with them.
The police are investigating to find out what happened and who started it.
The college principal said they will take strict action if anyone is found guilty.
Parents are worried and want the college to make sure students are safe.
Over 10 students were injured in a late-night clash at a private Plus II college hostel in Odisha.
The fight allegedly started when second-year students were provoked by first-year students.
The second-year students broke into the first-year hostel and assaulted the juniors.
Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to identify those involved.
The college principal has promised strict disciplinary action, including possible rustication, if students are found guilty.
- Who
- First-year and second-year students of a private Plus II college in Odisha
- What
- A late-night clash allegedly triggered by ragging
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Gangapada, Khordha district, Odisha
- Why
- Alleged provocation by first-year students leading to a confrontation
First-Year Students
Second-Year Students
Provocation
First-Year Students
Deny provoking the second-year students.
Second-Year Students
Claim they were provoked by first-year students.
Escalation
First-Year Students
Claim they were attacked without provocation.
Second-Year Students
Claim they returned to confront the first-year students after being provoked.
- Location
- Gangapada, Khordha district, Odisha
- Injured Students
- Over 10
- Incident Time
- Tuesday night
- Involved Parties
- First-year and second-year students
- Investigating Authority
- Info Valley Police Station
- College Principal
- Pravati Satpathy