Varanasi: With announcement of preparation of a proposal to construct boundary wall of IIT-BHU on the Banaras Hindu Universitypremises, voices of dissent are rising from different quarters. Former BHU vice chancellor Prof Panjab Singh, who had made the proposals for upgrading IT-BHU and IMS-BHU to IIT and AIMS in 2007-08, said he was now regretting the initiative. Political science professor, Kaushal Kishore Mishra, said those demanding partition of Malaviyas creation were traitors.Former office-bearers of the universitys student unions are terming it illogical and impractical. He said, Instead of enhancing security, partition of campus is being planned. I regret my proposal to upgrade IT and IMS of BHU to IIT and AIMS in 2007-08. TNNWe also published the following articles recentlyIIT-BHU to work on proposal for enhancing security on campusAfter discussions with the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) administration and the divisional commissioner, the IIT-BHU administration has agreed to start work on a proposal to construct a boundary wall around the institute. This decision comes after a massive protest by students against the sexual assault of a girl student on campus. While some groups have protested against the wall construction, additional security measures, such as restricting movement and establishing a surveillance system, have also been put in place. The joint committee will survey the campus and submit a report for government approval and funding.UP: IIT-BHU student molested, stripped by bike-borne menA student at IIT-BHU in Varanasi, India, reported an incident of molestation and public humiliation near her hostel. The perpetrators, who arrived on motorcycles, allegedly recorded a video of the incident. Students from Banaras Hindu University organized a protest, calling for restrictions on outsiders entering the campus. An FIR has been lodged and authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible. A large gathering of students staged a protest near the hostel in response to the incident. The victims identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy.Security tightened for outsiders entering IIT-BHU after molestation of student; SHO removedSecurity has been increased at IIT-BHU in Varanasi following the alleged molestation and stripping of a female student near her hostel. The incident sparked protests by hundreds of students. The police officer in charge has been removed from duty, and security checks at the campus gates have been intensified. No arrests have been made so far, but police are reviewing CCTV footage and using mobile surveillance to identify the attackers. The students called off their protest after being assured of their safety and swift action against the culprits.

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