New Delhi, June 19 -- A university in Nigeria has faced strong criticism after a viral video exposed its new policy. The video showed female students being touched to check if they were wearing bras before entering an exam hall.

The incident happened at Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State. The university has not yet given a statement.

A student leader said the rule was part of the dress code to avoid distractions, according to the BBC. However, the leader agreed that better methods were needed.

Many people called the action outdated and unfair to women. They even compared it to sexual assault. According to the Human Rights Network, students could take legal action for their rights being violated.

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