Chaos erupted at Bihar’s Madhepura Engineering College after a first-year student’s suspicious death rocked the girls’ hostel on Monday evening. What started as a routine day turned into a nightmare, with surviving residents convinced the building is haunted and insisting on immediate evacuation.
Tuesday brought no relief. Terrified girls boycotted classes and meals, staging a collective standoff against college management. ‘This place feels cursed—please let us go home,’ their voices echoed through the corridors. The principal intervened personally, promising round-the-clock security and extra personnel to calm frayed nerves.
Yet, the fear persists. The college’s handling of the crisis is under fire, especially after the victim’s father accused them of withholding information. ‘Police and administration never called me. My daughter’s roommate broke the news,’ he lamented. She spoke normally just days earlier, having rejoined classes post a recent home visit.
Enrolled only months ago in September 2024, the bright young engineer’s life was cut short abruptly. Law enforcement swung into action swiftly, with teams stationed through the night for post-mortem and evidence collection. The shocked roommate was counseled and dispatched home for psychological support.
This harrowing episode highlights systemic lapses in student welfare at remote colleges. With parents up in arms, authorities face pressure to implement foolproof safety protocols. The hostel, once a sanctuary for learning, now stands as a symbol of unresolved grief and mounting distrust.