India, Nov. 10 -- Chandigarh witnessed unprecedented security measures on Monday as the Panjab University campus was placed under near lockdown ahead of the 'PU Bandh' call given by several organisations and student political groups demanding notification of the Senate elections. Around 2000 Chandigarh Police personnel and reserve forces have been deployed in and around the campus, which now resembles a garrison.

All entry gates to the university have been shut, with only Gate No. 1 partially opened for essential movement. Students have been barred from entering the premises, while residents inside the campus have been advised to remain indoors. Heavy barricading, surveillance vehicles and buses have been stationed at every access point ...