Entry pass for visitors, other security checks in place at Bharathiar varsity

BHARATHIAR University has introduced entry pass system and several measures as part of its efforts to strengthen security on the campus in the aftermath of Anna University sexual assault incident.

- N DHAMOTHARAN @Coimbatore

Visitors must fill a form in the security office located at the entrance mentioning details such as name, address, mobile number, purpose of visit, person they intend to meet, time of arrival, time of departure, and signing in a register, etc.

In particular, visitors must obtain signature of the person they had met in the entry pass and submit it at the gate before leaving. The university has two entrances.

Registrar (in-charge) Rupa Gunaseelan told TNIE the measures have been implemented on Monday as per the directions of the department of higher education. She added that outsiders would not be allowed into the campus after 6 pm.