Bengaluru University Student's Death In Road Accident Inside Campus Triggers Protests

Published 6 August 2026 · local

News india Bengaluru University Student's Death In Road Accident Inside Campus Triggers Protests Bengaluru University Student's Death In Road Accident Inside Campus Triggers Protests Published

News india Bengaluru University Student's Death In Road Accident Inside Campus Triggers Protests Bengaluru University Student's Death In Road Accident Inside Campus Triggers Protests Published By, Last Updated: August 06, 2026, 12:05 IST A first year PG student's death in road accident led to protests demanding better regulation in university campus. Rapid Read A Bengaluru University student's death triggered protests to regulate traffic more efficiently. (Image source: CNN-News18) A first-year postgraduate student of Bengaluru University died in a road accident inside the Jnana Bharathi campus. Following this, hundreds of students staged a protest on Wednesday. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the vice-chancellor, calling for restrictions on public vehicle movement along Gandhi Marga, which runs through the campus, to prevent further accidents, according to a report by The New Indian Express.

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Manasa from Nanjangud in Mysuru district. She was pursuing her first-year postgraduate studies in the Department of Visual Arts. Police said the accident occurred when Manasa was crossing the road near the Gandhi Marga canteen and was hit by a speeding autorickshaw, leaving her critically injured. She was admitted to a private hospital in Nagarbhavi, where she died on Wednesday. A case has been registered under Section 106 (causing death by negligence). The autorickshaw driver was arrested and later released on bail. Students and faculty gathered under the banner “Justice for Manasa," demanding accountability and stronger safety measures. In their memorandum, they urged the university to provide support to her family, ensure justice in the case and reimburse medical expenses incurred during her treatment.

The Department of Visual Arts’ students and guest faculty said the incident has deeply shaken the campus community and highlighted serious concerns over student safety. They noted that Gandhi Marga has seen frequent accidents due to speeding and reckless driving. The situation, they added, is worsened by roadside vendors near the canteen and the Northeast girls’ hostel, where vehicles often stop suddenly. If a complete ban on vehicles is not possible, the memorandum suggested introducing one-way traffic and installing speed-control barricades at regular intervals. “The university is responsible for the safety and well-being of its students and staff. Any delay in action will only lead to more accidents," the memorandum said.