College frets over security at lit meet

Exams on, SP College students and faculty resent inconvenience caused by tight security measures

Exams on, SP College students and faculty resent inconvenience caused by tight security measures

The unprecedented security arrangements being put in place for the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan (ABMSS) at the SP College grounds are posing a problem for students. As the examu00a0 season is on, students are unhappy with disturbances caused to their routine.

The literary meet scheduled to be held from March 26 to March 29 will be graced by the presence of several well-known personalities and the police have left no stone unturned putting security measures in place.

But the college with 7,000 students is concerned about the ongoing exams since 12,000-15,000 people are expected to attend the meet.

Dilip Sheth, principal, SP College said, "First year, BA, BCom and BSC students are appearing for their final exams, but we have tried to postpone the exams so that students are not disturbed. But the Anti-Sabotage Squad has been causing inconvenience and disturbing the college routine as they have been checking all the 14 buildings and the swimming pool within the premises."

Special bandobast
There are about 200 policemen deployed in the 25 acres of the college, and this includes the bomb disposal squad with sniffer dogs. There will also be CCTV cameras at the event.

Police Inspector D M Rathod said, "We have special bandobast for eminent personalities. There will also be special parking for VVIPs on the college premises."

Ameya Ghuge, a Class XI student, said, "We are in the hostel and are worried that constant security checks may hamper our routine and disrupt our studies."

Varun Joshi, a humanities post-graduate student voiced his concern over regular checks for identity proof every day. "There will be problems when friends or family visit us on the premises," he said.

Students also complain that because of the shamiana constructed on the grounds, they are unable to play cricket and football in the premises.

Shailendra Shedge, a regular evening walker, said, "Everyday around 700 people come for their walk and this will have to stop because of the meet."

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