Archive · 27 Sep 2025
JU Hostels to Close During Puja, Court Orders
The Calcutta High Court has told Jadavpur University to close its hostels during the Durga Puja holiday.
The court wants the hostels locked within two days to keep everyone safe.
Police will check the hostels to make sure they are closed.
After the holiday, there will be a meeting to discuss putting up security cameras.
The court's decision follows concerns about safety at the university, including a recent incident involving a student's death.
The goal is to stop unauthorized people from staying in the hostels.
Calcutta High Court ordered JU hostels to close for Durga Puja.
University must close hostels within 48 hours.
Police to ensure hostels are locked and report to court.
University to reopen on October 9.
Meeting planned to discuss CCTV installation on October 15.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, Jadavpur University, Police
- What
- Ordered JU hostel closure during Puja
- When
- Ordered Friday, Hostels to be closed by 48 hours, University reopens on October 9, and meeting on October 15
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Why
- To ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access.
- Court Order
- Hostels to be locked within 48 hours
- Police Role
- Inspect hostels and report to court
- Reopening
- October 9
- Upcoming Meeting
- Meeting on October 15 regarding CCTV installation
- Previous Incident
- Student death highlighted safety concerns