Chennai Nov 22 (IANS) Students of Satyabama University near here on Wednesday late evening set on fire their hostel beds late on Wednesday and engaged in acts of vandalism said a Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services Department official.
"The students have set fire to some beds in their hostel. They started stoning our vehicle. There is no major fire " the fire services official told IANS.
The immediate reason for student resorting to violence is the suicide of a first year female student he added.
According to available information the female student was caught copying in the exam and was admonished.
Upset at this the girl committed suicide.
--IANS
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