India, Feb. 28 -- Four student "leaders" from the Government Holkar Science College in Madhya Pradesh's Indore was suspended for allegedly holding more than 150 staff members hostage after they denied permission to celebrate a Holi programme.

The students had planned to organise the 'Holkar Ka Holi Fest' on March 7, featuring DJ performances and a "rain dance", according to news agency PTI. A civil services examination co-sponsored the event, which also demanded an entry fee of Rs.150.

The college administration denied permission for the event, but the students ignored it and pasted posters on the campus about the event, PTI reported.

"The students had put up posters on February 23, announcing a Holi event at the college on March 7 wit...