Saralnama, students from two hostels at IIT Guwahati engaged in a fireworks battle. They threw rockets, bombs, and crackers at each other. Police intervened to calm the situation. Videos of the incident went viral on social media. The clash involved Barak and Umiam hostels. No injuries or damages were reported. The event sparked debates about responsible festival celebrations on college campuses. Social media reactions ranged from jokes to criticism of the dangerous act. The institute has not issued an official statement yet. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 20:44 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 21 Oct, students from two hostels at IIT Guwahati engaged in a fireworks battle
- They threw rockets, bombs, and crackers at each other
- Police intervened to calm the situation