Ludhiana, Oct. 14 -- The indefinite strike by the Veterinary Students' Union entered its nineteenth day on Monday, with students escalating their agitation by suspending the outpatient department (OPD) services at the Veterinary hospital at the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).

The Union stated that despite holding a meeting with the principal secretary (finance) last week, no concrete solution to their demands has been reached, prompting the suspension of OPD services.

Heavy police vigilance was observed on campus, and students were reportedly threatened with strict action if the OPD was not reopened. A prolonged negotiation took place between the authorities and the Union representatives, during which...