ABVP stages protest over marijuana discovery at SPPU

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student Rashtriya wing of the Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), staged a protest on Friday in front of the main building of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), alleging "inaction" by university officials and police following the discovery of 750 gm of marijuana the Protesters gathered at the main building holding placards, demanding immediate action and stricter measures to ensure campus safety and security in boys' hostel.

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Anil Thombre, State Secretary, West Maharashtra, ABVP, said, "Such incidents are condemnable. SPPU officials are totally neglecting the issue. Earlier, the university was known for its facilities and quality of education, but now it is always found in controversies. It is because of negligence by the dedicated officials of each department. The ViceChancellor of the university should accept the negligence and assure to put a brake on such illegal happenings in the university."