Controversy erupts as five Brahmin students forced to remove sacred thread during CET exam at Bengaluru’s Kripanidhi College
मुख्य बातें
- •Five Brahmin students allegedly forced to remove *janeu* during CET exam at Kripanidhi College, Bengaluru
- •College administration announced a fair probe into the incident, while Brahmin community strongly condemned it
- •Police and Higher Education Department initiated investigations, demanding quick resolution
- •Incident reignited debates on religious tolerance and equality in education
- •Families accused college of violating religious freedom
A controversial incident occurred on Thursday during the Common Entrance Test (CET) at Kripanidhi College in Bengaluru. According to sources, five students from the Brahmin community were asked to remove their *janeu* (sacred thread), a religious symbol, while at the examination center. The incident has sparked outrage locally and become a topic of discussion across various communities.
Following the revelation, the university administration and local authorities have taken swift action, initiating an investigation into the matter. The college management issued a statement affirming their stance against any form of religious discrimination and pledged to conduct a fair inquiry. Meanwhile, representatives of the Brahmin community have strongly condemned the incident and demanded strict action against those responsible.
