The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said "roofs collapsing has become a common sight in the university." The roof of Periyar and Kaveri hostels collapsed on Monday, however, no one was injured, but students expressed concerns over the dilapidated condition of the hostels.
JNU hostels balcony roof collapse, students demand immediate action
A group of students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has alleged that a portion of a balcony and a ceiling in two separate hostels collapsed due to the recent spells of rain. They alleged that immediate action was not taken by the University.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said "roofs collapsing has become a common sight in the university." The roof of Periyar and Kaveri hostels collapsed on Monday, however, no one was injured, but students expressed concerns over the dilapidated condition of the hostels.
"My room is on the ground floor and suddenly the balcony on the first floor partially collapsed. I was at the spot. Somehow I was saved," said a student, as reported by NDTV. "In another incident, the roof of a hostel room partially collapsed in Kaveri hostel. These incidents have become quite common in the university. The hostels are in very bad condition. Everyday there is one or the other incidents," the student added.
On April 13, a student was injured when a portion of the bathroom ceiling collapsed at a hostel on campus. "Incidents of falling roofs of hostels are coming to the fore every day. At present, due to the rainy season, moisture has formed, in such a situation, water can be seen continuously dripping from the walls and roofs. On Monday, roof of Periyar Hostel collapsed on the previous day. A similar incident has also been seen in Kaveri Hostel," the statement by ABVP read.
In April, the JNU said it has received a grant of INR 56.34 crores towards hostel repair and maintenance.
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