India, April 18 -- An incident involving the alleged forced removal of the Janivara, a sacred thread traditionally worn by Brahmins, from two students at a CET exam centre in Karnataka has stirred anger within the community.

According to a report by Deccan Herald, the incident reportedly occurred on April 16 at Aadichunchanagiri Independent PU College in Shivamogga, one of the designated centres for the Common Entrance Test (CET).

According to members of the Brahmin community, security personnel stationed at the venue asked three second PU students to remove their Janivara before entering the exam hall, the report added.

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