Binika (Subarnapur): The principal of Siddhartha Degree College in Binika, Odisha’s Subarnapur district, received a death threat on Wednesday after a threatening message was found on a piece of white cloth placed near the college gate.
According to reports, the incident occurred amid hectic campaigning for the student union elections scheduled to be held on Thursday. Candidates have been making efforts to garner students’ support ahead of the polls.
The message accused the college principal of supporting a particular group in the student union elections and warned him against interfering in the electoral process.
“Principal, you are supporting a particular group in the student union elections. Stay away from the elections, or you will be killed,” the message read.
Following a complaint, police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. They are trying to identify those responsible for placing the threatening message near the college gate.
The incident has created tension on the college campus ahead of the student union elections.
Further details are awaited.
