Coimbatore Police Commissioner urges colleges to report campus violence

coimbatore: coimbatore police commissioner balakrishnan has issued strict warning to educational institutions, emphasizing that strict action will be taken against college administrations that fail to report campus disputes to the police.the commissioner noted a rise in drug usage among students in certain city colleges. stating that some students residing off-campus are purchasing drugs, including ganja, from other states and supplying them to their peers and that the police are implementing various measures to curb drug use, commissioner balakrishnan stressed that complete eradication of drugs on campus requires full cooperation from college administrations.he also highlighted the occurrence of student clashes during campus events and advised college authorities to report such incidents promptly. often, institutions hesitate to involve law enforcement due to concerns about business and reputation, yet addressing conflicts at an early stage could prevent escalation into serious crimes. commissioner balakrishnan cautioned that disciplinary action will be taken against colleges that conceal campus disputes from the authorities.