MYSURU: Following widespread criticism, University of Mysore on Saturday withdrew its order asking women students not to venture out on campus unaccompanied after 6pm. “We have withdrawn the order,” registrar R Shivappa said.
A fresh circular issued in its place appeals to students to be careful on campus. The bar on entry at Kukkarahalli Lake after 6.30pm continues. “We issued the earlier order keeping in mind safety of students. Now we have withdrawn it,” the registrar said, adding security has been tightened around the lake in evenings.
The varsity had issued the circular restricting movement of students following security conerns raised by authorities after the August 24 gang rape.KPCC president DK Shivakumar urged removal of the registrar and said the governor must intervene. “It is the responsibility of police to provide security in public places. Such curbs are not justifiable,” he said.
