A group of students from a government polytechnic college in Nuh, Haryana, has found themselves in serious legal and disciplinary trouble after a video depicting apparent vandalism on campus went viral. The clip, which spread rapidly across various social media platforms, showed young men aggressively smashing chairs and furniture inside what appeared to be college premises.
College Clarifies: Video Was a Staged Stunt
The alarming footage prompted local police to reach out to the college administration for clarification. However, in a significant twist, the college authorities have asserted that the entire incident was a fabricated stunt. The principal explained that the students had secretly accessed the workshop scrapyard, an internal area designated for storing condemned and unusable items.
No functional college property was damaged in the incident. The students deliberately destroyed old chairs and scrap furniture that had already been discarded and were no longer in use. Their sole objective, according to the principal, was to create a dramatic reel to garner views and attention on social media.
Principal Condemns Damage to Institution's Reputation
While clarifying that the vandalism shown was "fake," as it misleadingly projected an act of real destruction, the principal strongly condemned the students' conduct. He termed their actions "highly reprehensible." The core issue, he stressed, was the misuse of the college's name and premises for such stunts.
This kind of behavior damages the institution's hard-earned reputation and creates unnecessary panic among the public and stakeholders. The administration emphasized that using the campus as a backdrop for sensational content is unacceptable.
Police Notified, Identification Process Underway
The college has officially brought the matter to the notice of the police. The administration is now actively working to identify all the students involved in orchestrating and recording the staged vandalism. Disciplinary action is expected to follow once the individuals are pinpointed.
This incident highlights the dangerous lengths to which some individuals will go for social media clout, risking their academic futures and facing potential legal consequences. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the rapid spread of misleading content and the importance of verifying facts before drawing conclusions.
