The administration of Jagannath University has officially suspended two undergraduate students from the 2025–26 academic session following allegations of inappropriate and antisocial behaviour inside a campus classroom. The disciplinary action was confirmed by university authorities on Tuesday night, 19 May. The penalised individuals have been identified as Utsa Das, a 21st-batch student of the Department of Law, and Sneha Saha, a 21st-batch student of the Department of Social Work.
Background and Public Reaction
The administrative intervention followed the widespread circulation of a video clip on various social media platforms, which subsequently went viral. The footage depicted the two accused students engaging in compromised and objectionable conduct within a classroom belonging to the Department of Social Work.
As the video spread across multiple university-affiliated Facebook groups, it triggered extensive criticism, resentment, and outrage among the general student body. Students expressed concern over the violation of the sanctity of academic spaces and demanded immediate institutional accountability. Upon taking formal notice of the escalating situation, the university administration initiated an internal inquiry to verify the facts. Disciplinary measures were enacted promptly after the preliminary findings of the investigation substantiated the allegations.
The following table provides an overview of the institutional profiles of the suspended students and the administrative actions taken against them:
| Student Name | Department | Academic Year | Batch | Administrative Action |
| Utsa Das | Law | 2025–26 | 21st | Temporary Suspension |
| Sneha Saha | Social Work | 2025–26 | 21st | Temporary Suspension |
Statements from University Officials
Commenting on the disciplinary measure, the Vice-Chancellor of Jagannath University, Professor Rais Uddin, reaffirmed the institution’s zero-tolerance policy regarding behavioral misconduct. He emphasised that any activities undermining the academic environment, discipline, and prestige of the university would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He further noted that the administration acted strictly in accordance with the recommendations detailed in the formal investigation report.
Echoing these sentiments, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Christine Richardson, stated that upholding student morality and preserving a conducive learning environment remain core responsibilities of the university. She described the actions of the accused students as deeply regrettable, noting that the incident had severely tarnished the institutional image of the university. Professor Richardson assured the university community that supervisory measures and monitoring protocols would be significantly tightened henceforth to prevent the recurrence of such non-academic incidents on campus.