IMPHAL, May 3 : The Manipur University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) on Sunday strongly condemned the recent bomb threat and twin bomb blasts reported inside the Manipur University campus, terming the incidents a serious threat to academic life and institutional safety.
In a press release issued today following an emergency general body meeting held on May 1, MUTA expressed grave concern over the climate of fear created by the incidents, stating that such acts endanger the lives of students, teachers and staff while disrupting the academic environment.
Highlighting that around 10,000 students from across the country and abroad are enrolled in the university, many of whom reside in hostels and staff quarters, the association said the incidents could severely affect academic careers and damage the reputation of the institution. It also noted that the prevailing situation has led to an increasing number of students and employees from outside the state leaving in search of safer opportunities.
Describing educational institutions as sanctuaries of learning, MUTA stressed that campuses must remain free from violence, intimidation and any acts capable of spreading panic or terror.
The association urged the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial and comprehensive investigation into the bomb threat and explosions and to take appropriate legal action against those responsible. It also called for strengthening campus security through deployment of trained personnel, installation of modern surveillance systems and establishment of effective emergency response
mechanisms.
Further, MUTA demanded that accountability be fixed for any lapses in campus security, if established upon inquiry. It also appealed to the authorities to review any reported declaration of the university as a “Red Zone” and withdraw such measures at the earliest to ensure normal academic functioning.
The association additionally urged the university authorities to issue a clear and transparent clarification regarding allegations linked to recent recruitment processes, in order to prevent misinformation and safeguard institutional credibility.
Reiterating its commitment to a corruption-free academic environment, MUTA called on concerned parties to address grievances through established legal and institutional mechanisms without disturbing the peaceful functioning of the university.
Appealing to all stakeholders, MUTA urged restraint from actions or statements that could create panic and called for collective efforts to restore peace and a conducive academic atmosphere on campus.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to academic integrity, transparency and the rule of law, while expressing solidarity with the university community in ensuring safety and uninterrupted functioning of the institution.
(UNI)
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