Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Holkar College Clash Protest Escalates as Karni Sena Blocks Road
Students at a college in Indore fought during a Ganesh immersion programme.
The fight reportedly began in a parking area and later moved into a computer lab.
Two students were seriously hurt.
The college suspended seven students after reviewing the incident.
Police also registered a case against nine students.
Karni Sena said the college punished only one side and demanded that the suspensions be withdrawn.
The college principal said every student found involved had been suspended.
Protesters later blocked a major road, but opened it after police promised to consider their concerns.
A student clash during a Ganesh immersion programme occurred at Government Holkar Science College on September 25.
The confrontation reportedly involved Karni Sena- and ABVP-linked students and injured two students seriously.
The college suspended seven students, while Bhanwarkuan police registered an FIR against nine.
Karni Sena protested the suspensions, alleging that the college took one-sided action under pressure from ABVP.
Protesters blocked AB Road for nearly an hour before police assurances led them to lift the blockade.
- Who
- Students linked to Karni Sena and ABVP were reportedly involved; Karni Sena workers protested, while college officials and Bhanwarkuan police responded.
- What
- A dispute over student suspensions following a clash led to a protest and blockade of AB Road.
- When
- The clash occurred on September 25, and the protest and road blockade took place on Monday.
- Where
- The clash occurred at Government Holkar Science College in Indore, Madhya Pradesh; the blockade took place on AB Road.
- Why
- Karni Sena opposed the suspension of seven students and alleged that the college took one-sided action.
Karni Sena's Position
College Administration's Position
Whether the disciplinary action was fair
Karni Sena's Position
Karni Sena national president Dharmendra Singh Gautam said both groups were involved but alleged that the college acted against seven students under pressure from ABVP.
College Administration's Position
Principal Major Dr Anamika Jain said all students found involved in the violence were suspended after a disciplinary committee examined the incident.
Whether the suspensions should be withdrawn
Karni Sena's Position
Karni Sena demanded that the seven suspensions be withdrawn and reiterated the demand in a later meeting with the principal.
College Administration's Position
Jain said the decision was made by the college disciplinary committee and could not be changed by her alone or withdrawn because of outside pressure.
Resolution of the protest
Karni Sena's Position
Protesters blocked AB Road after their meeting with Jain failed to resolve the dispute.
College Administration's Position
Police assured protesters that their concerns would be addressed, after which the blockade was lifted.
- Clash date
- September 25
- Location
- Government Holkar Science College, Indore
- Reported injuries
- Two students were seriously injured
- College action
- Seven students were suspended
- Police action
- An FIR was registered against nine students
- Road disruption
- AB Road was blocked for nearly an hour
- Protest demand
- Karni Sena demanded withdrawal of the suspensions