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Education
Gurukul Kangri University hunger strike enters fourth day
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 01:04 PM
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Students at Gurukul Kangri University have been on a hunger strike for four days, continuing their protest against undisclosed grievances.
Haridwar, Uttarakhand – On the fourth consecutive day, students of Gurukul Kangri University have maintained a hunger strike on the campus grounds. The protest began three days earlier and has continued without interruption, drawing attention from local media and observers.
University officials have acknowledged the ongoing strike but have not released detailed statements regarding the students' demands or any planned resolution. The administration has reportedly arranged basic medical monitoring for the participants to ensure their health is not jeopardized.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation, and police presence has been noted near the university perimeter to maintain order. No incidents of violence or arrests have been reported so far.
The strike underscores growing unrest among a segment of the student body, though the specific issues prompting the protest remain unpublicized. Stakeholders are awaiting further clarification from both the university and the protesting students.
University officials have acknowledged the ongoing strike but have not released detailed statements regarding the students' demands or any planned resolution. The administration has reportedly arranged basic medical monitoring for the participants to ensure their health is not jeopardized.
Local authorities are monitoring the situation, and police presence has been noted near the university perimeter to maintain order. No incidents of violence or arrests have been reported so far.
The strike underscores growing unrest among a segment of the student body, though the specific issues prompting the protest remain unpublicized. Stakeholders are awaiting further clarification from both the university and the protesting students.