Attacks on NU raise questions on security provided by MSSC

Nagpur | Wednesday | 20th February, 2019

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Nagpur: After February 8 attack on Nagpur University’s administrative block, the expensive security provided by the Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC) is under scanner. MSSC guards failed to stop all these incidents, despite the fact they have powers to even arrest, just like the police.Even Kane expressed his “total dissatisfaction” on MSSC’s repeated failure in preventing such incidents. All guards were trained to tackle adverse situations and that includes women personnel to handle girls and women, as per the NU officials. Almost all the major groups like ABVP, NSUI, NCP and BJYM among others, have attacked NU’s different premises at one time or another, causing extensive damage to property. “I am very disappointed by the poor security offered by them and would soon take a decision in this regard..