Guwahati: Violence broke out at Silchar's historic Cachar College on August 25. Two student groups clashed over the hijab. Members of the ABVP and the NSUI traded blows. The trouble started during an NSUI membership drive. ABVP members interrupted the event. They voiced strong objections to the program. The argument quickly shifted to the presence of students wearing hijabs on campus.
The confrontation turned physical. Several students suffered injuries. Allegations surfaced that male agitators assaulted female students wearing headscarves. Police arrived on the scene to break up the fighting. Medics transported the wounded to a local hospital for treatment. The campus remained on edge long after the officers left.
This outburst follows a formal request submitted to the Cachar Deputy Commissioner just one day prior. A group of students demanded a ban on religious attire. They specifically targeted the hijab and the tupi. One witness described the scene as chaotic, stating, "Tension prevailed at the historic Cachar College in Silchar." Authorities are now investigating the incident to determine the next steps.
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