Pune: Girls’ Hostel Protest at SPPU at 3 am After Late-Pass Dispute

Pune, 12th October 2026: Tension prevailed at the girls’ hostel of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) around 3 am after a dispute over questioning a student about her late-pass, prompting several students to protest against the university administration.

According to the available details, an argument broke out after a student was questioned about her late-pass. Following the dispute, other female students extended their support to her, and the group went to the Chatushrungi police station.

After returning to the university, the students found the hostel gate closed and demanded that it be opened. However, the rector reportedly refused to open the gate, leading the students to raise slogans against the university administration.

The protesting students also climbed the gate as part of their agitation, expressing their anger over the administration’s handling of the incident.

The protest continued amid slogans against the university authorities, with students gathering outside the hostel late at night.

Further details awaited.