Students hospitalised following clash at Jaffna University

At least six students have been hospitalised following a clash between two groups at the University of Jaffna, Ada Derana reporter said. 

However, none of them are in serious condition, according to hospital sources. 

The incident had reportedly taken place earlier today (16) during a ceremony organized to welcome new students to the university’s science faculty.

One group of students had proposed that a Kandyan dance cultural event be presented during the ceremony while another group had opposed, saying the event should be a Tamil traditional dance.

However, the Kandyan dance event was performed while this had caused the dispute between the two student groups to escalate into a brawl. 

It has also been reported that police protection has been provided to the Jaffna University as well as to the hostels of the assaulted students.

Meanwhile the Science Faculty of the university has been closed until further notice while student of the faculty have been instructed to temporarily leave their respective hostels. 

Kopay Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.