VARANASI, Sept. 1 -- Two IIT-BHU students were injured in a clash with Birla Hostel students on Sunday night after an altercation over a barrier. The incident took place when Birla Hostel students allegedly stopped the IIT-BHU group from moving towards the hostel area after 10 pm.

According to an official, barriers had been set up at various locations within IIT-BHU to upgrade the campus security. After 10 pm, security guards conduct strict checks, and entry is restricted to only IIT-BHU students and faculty members.

The BHU students allegedly objected to the barrier.

Meanwhile, on Sunday night, a group of IIT-BHU students heading towards Lanka Gate on a bike were stopped by some students near Birla Hostel, who forbade them from going ...