Student unions and their activities had been banned in the Sabaragamuwa University from March 24, a student union said.
A student union member of the university said that according to the ban, any type of student gatherings had been strictly prohibited.
“The notice issued by the administration read that the university administration would take measures to get the students who were actively involved in unions to be arrested by the Police,” he said. University authorities confirmed the ban in the University.
The union member said that although the regulation was to take effect from March 24, the official notice had been put up today banning the ‘operations’ or ‘any kind of student union activities’ within the university.
The student union member also stated that according to the notice, any type of student gatherings had been strictly prohibited.
“The notice read that the university administration would take measures to get the students who were actively involved in unions to be arrested by the Police,” the student union member added. Speaking further he stated that it was a violation of the students’ rights and added that they planned to take measures to regain their rights.
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Meanwhile, the university which was indefinitely closed on March 3 due to the boycott of students has not yet reopened due to the absence of students.
The students have been conducting a continuous absenteeism campaign since February objecting to the suspension of 58 students who were suspended for allegedly ragging junior students.
Moreover, Higher Education Minister S. B. Dissanayake commenting on the unrest at the Sabaragamuwa University stated last week that the he had advised the Vice Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University Professor M. Rupasinghe and his staff to ban the Student Unions and to lodge a complaint with the police about the recent clashes at the university.
By Lakna Paranamanna - DM
