Jadavpur University Tightens Security After Tragic Student Death
In the wake of a heartbreaking incident at Jadavpur University in Kolkata, the campus has ramped up security measures to keep everyone safe. A third-year English Literature student passed away under mysterious circumstances on Thursday night, and now the university is cracking down on rules for students and visitors alike.
The varsity issued a new circular late Friday, banning trespassing, morning or evening walks through the campus, and any use of narcotics, alcohol, or illegal substances. No one can enter without a valid ID card, and the rules aim to prevent future tragedies like this one.
"Following the sad event on September 11, 2025, everyone must follow these guidelines strictly," the circular states. It builds on earlier rules from March 18, 2025, which students hadn’t followed before.
For vehicles, things are getting stricter too. Two-wheelers and four-wheelers need official Jadavpur University (JU) parking stickers to enter. If you don’t have one, security at the gate will note down your registration number and check IDs for the driver and passengers. This helps track who’s coming and going on campus.
The university is especially tough on substance abuse. "Anyone caught with narcotics, alcohol, or involved in illegal activities will face legal action," the circular warns. Trespassing is a big no—no using the campus as a shortcut or for casual walks, especially between 7 PM and 7 AM. During those hours, you must show a valid JU ID at the gate.
Outsiders aren’t left out either. If you’re not a student or staff and need to enter, bring another valid ID and log details in a register at the gate—like who you’re meeting and their contact number. This Jadavpur University security update ensures better oversight for everyone.
The changes come right after the discovery of the student’s body near a water body on campus around 10 PM Thursday. She was a third-year undergrad, and friends rushed her to KPC Medical College & Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. At the time, a cultural event by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI)—the student wing of CPI(M)—was happening nearby, but it stopped immediately once news spread.
People are now asking questions: Who allowed the event to go on past 10 PM? The incident has shocked the Jadavpur University community, including students and teachers, at this top West Bengal institute.
It’s worth noting that Jadavpur University just topped the charts as India’s best state university in the NIRF 2025 rankings by the Union Ministry of Education. It also grabbed the ninth spot overall, earning lots of praise. But this tragedy has cast a shadow, pushing the authorities to act fast with these new campus safety rules.
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