SRFTI Extends Campus Closure Amid Student Protests and Security Concerns
The Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata has extended its campus closure until December 11 amid ongoing student protests. The unrest began after alleged attacks on students during events linked to RSS-affiliated groups in late September and early October. Students have raised concerns about safety, privacy, and restrictions on movement, while the administration cites security reasons for police deployment and disciplinary actions, including suspension of academic activities and notices to faculty. A workshop by filmmaker Ranjan Palit faced obstruction, intensifying tensions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (28/100). Lens Score 58/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
scrollin broke this story on 4 Nov, 03:40 am. Other outlets followed.