Patna’s law enforcers struck hard at indiscipline plaguing Patna University hostels, arresting eight alcohol-fueled students during a midnight raid at Minto Hostel. DSP Bhanu Pratap Singh spearheaded the effort from Pirbahor station, spurred by complaints and the shadow of impending student union elections.
The nomination frenzy peaked Wednesday, boasting 51 aspirants: 16 for president, nine for vice-president and general secretary each, eight for joint secretary, and nine for treasurer. This electoral heatwave demanded preemptive policing to prevent escalations.
Raiders hit multiple sites, nabbing the octet in blatant intoxication. Ties to a local bomb blast case under Explosives Act emerged, compounded by one student’s checkered past. Reinforcements from adjacent stations amplified the operation’s reach.
In his briefing, DSP Singh underscored chronic issues and ongoing probes. All admitted to drinking, facing sustained questioning. Heightened patrols and continuous sweeps signal unwavering resolve.
The university’s security apparatus is now ironclad, eyes peeled on developments. This episode spotlights the challenges of managing youthful exuberance in election times, reinforcing the need for vigilant governance to foster a conducive academic environment.