Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Andhra University Students End Protest After Committee Formed
A student at Andhra University sadly passed away, which caused students to become very upset.
They protested because they felt the university's medical facilities were not good enough.
Students also demanded that the Vice Chancellor should resign, along with better health services on campus.
Officials representing the District Collector then promised a committee to look into the students' issues and demands.
The committee will include medical experts.
The students have ended their protest now, with the university announcing Dussehra holidays early.
They are looking into the death with help from the committee.
Students protested at Andhra University after the death of a B.Ed student.
The student died due to lack of oxygen in the dispensary.
Students demanded the Vice-Chancellor's resignation and improved medical support.
A committee was formed to investigate the demands.
University announced Dussehra holidays a day early due to the protests.
- Who
- Students, Vice-Chancellor, District Collector Representative, Committee
- What
- Protest over a student's death and demanding improved facilities.
- When
- Death occurred on Thursday, protests began soon after.
- Where
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- Students alleged death due to lack of oxygen and inadequate medical care.
- Deceased
- V. Venkata Sai Manikantha, B.Ed student
- Location
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Incident
- Student's death due to lack of oxygen in dispensary
- Protestors
- Students
- Authorities
- Vice-Chancellor, District Collector Representative
- Committee
- KGH superintendent, Andhra Medical College principal, medical expert
- Demands
- Withdrawal of police, compensation
- Outcome
- Committee formed, Dussehra holidays announced early
