Despite ban, outsiders manage to enter PU

Even though Panjab University (PU) has banned the entry of outsiders in the varsity from Wednesday onwards, this was only partly implemented as outsiders were still seen roaming around the campus.

- Rajanbir Singh

CHANDIGARH: Even though Panjab University (PU) has banned the entry of outsiders in the varsity from Wednesday onwards, this was only partly implemented as outsiders were still seen roaming around the campus. This has been done in response to rising campus protests and concerns over external interference.

However, checking was intensified at the gates and traffic jams were reported at peak hours. Usually, PU security staff deputes two guards at the gates, but there were six security guards posted per gate on Tuesday. The situation was normal at gate number 1 which faces PGIMER. At gate number 2, till noon around 50 cars had been turned back already and this number is likely to go past 100 by the evening, which was the average number on a working day before this. Gate number 3 facing the South Campus also saw traffic moving at a snail's pace due to the narrow turn here. Checking was relaxed at the South Campus.