The hostel lack basic facilities like mats, fans, library, books. Food provided also lack nutritional value, the students  complained.

The protesters alleged that the problems which prevailed during the previous year have persisted for the current academic year also. Officials concerned are ignoring these  problems, they added.

The agitating students refused to withdraw their protest until the Social Welfare Officer acknowledge their problem personally.

The Officer rushed to the spot and promised to initiate measures to solve the problems at the hostel. Students Narayanswamy, G N Krishnamurthy, Ramesh, Devaraj and Muniraj led the protest.
DH News Service