Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Barricades Installed at Film Institute After Second Strike
Police put up barriers at the entrance to a film and television institute in Kolkata.
This happened after a group gathered outside the campus on Sunday and trouble was reported.
The institute said people from outside caused a disturbance and that one person entered the campus and threatened a teacher.
It also said students were frightened and asked police to provide more officers.
Police said they had placed enough officers at the entrance after reviewing the situation.
They also registered a case against people whose identities were not known.
The institute said it was taking steps to improve security and support students who were hurt.
The incident came after another confrontation at the institute on September 27.
Police barricaded the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute’s main entrance on Monday after a reported disturbance the previous day.
The institute said outsiders gathered near the gate, and alleged that a supporter climbed the boundary wall and threatened a teacher.
The institute sought a larger police presence, while police said they had reassessed security and deployed adequate personnel.
Police registered a case against unknown people at Panchasayar police station after a complaint by registrar Deepak Kumar.
The incident followed a September 27 confrontation linked to a programme by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat.
- Who
- The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata Police, and supporters of the Hindu Jagran Manch.
- What
- Police installed barricades after a disturbance near the institute; the institute requested increased police presence.
- When
- The barricades were installed on Monday, after a disturbance on Sunday; the article also refers to a September 27 confrontation.
- Where
- At the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute in Kolkata, near EM Bypass.
- Why
- Police said the barriers were intended to prevent unauthorised access and keep crowds away from the campus gate.
Institute's concerns
Police account
Preparedness and staffing
Institute's concerns
SRFTI officials said the institute had informed police about the rally and sought protection, but police appeared under-prepared; the vice-chancellor asked for a substantially larger police presence.
Police account
Police said they assessed the rally and expected crowd, deployed a large contingent, and brought in additional personnel when the gathering turned violent.
Security arrangements
Institute's concerns
The institute said students were scared after the incident and that it was taking further steps to strengthen security.
Police account
Police said Monday's deployment followed a reassessment, with officers stationed at the entrance and arrangements made for the night shift.
- Police case
- Registered against unknown people at Panchasayar police station.
- Complainant
- SRFTI registrar Deepak Kumar.
- Police deployment
- The article says 30 personnel were deployed on Sunday and nine on Monday.
- Security measures
- Barricades and guardrails were installed around the main gate and along the service road.
- Earlier confrontation
- On September 27, students objected to the Main Theatre being let out for a programme by the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat.
- Institute response
- The institute said it had filed a formal complaint and was strengthening security at the gates and campus perimeter.