Food Safety / Students Protest after Insects Found in Hostel Meals

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3: A private university hostel in Jatani witnessed chaos after students alleged insects were found in their food, sparking a massive protest inside the campus.

The incident began when a female student reportedly discovered a cockroach in her plate. Soon, similar complaints emerged from other students, intensifying anger and leading to a large‑scale agitation.

Students claimed that poor‑quality food had been served in the hostel for a long time, but the discovery of insects pushed them to the brink. Hundreds of students staged demonstrations inside the hostel and campus, demanding accountability from the administration.

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Videos of the unrest, showing broken furniture and heated arguments, were said to have surfaced during the protest. To control the situation, police forces were deployed on campus.

Despite police presence, the agitation did not subside immediately. Students continued to question the quality of food and accused the administration of negligence.

The tension escalated as students refused to disperse, insisting on immediate corrective measures. Jatani police officials, including the local IIC, reached the spot to monitor law and order.

In a surprising turn, one of the university officials reportedly ate the same food that had triggered the controversy. This gesture helped calm tempers, and the protest gradually subsided.

Authorities have assured that the complaints will be investigated and necessary steps taken to improve hostel food standards.

For now, the spotlight remains on whether the administration will act swiftly to restore trust among students.