Pakistan, May 10 -- Columbia University has suspended over 65 students for their involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest that led to the shutdown of the university's main library. The students have been placed on interim suspension and are prohibited from taking final exams or accessing campus except for their dormitories.

In addition to the suspensions, 33 other individuals, including students from other institutions and alumni, have been banned from the campus for their participation in the demonstration. A university official stated that the protest violated the institution's rules, resulting in significant disruption to the academic community.

The protest occurred on Wednesday when students seized a portion of the library, leading ...