Students at Centurion University in Jatni had already voiced concerns about the quality of hostel meals, citing lizards and cockroaches in the food a month ago—yet no action followed.
Today’s rally was triggered when a batch of rice was discovered with visible insects, prompting students to block the dining hall entrance and shout demands for a hygienic kitchen.
Some hostel vehicles were set ablaze during the chaos, a detail that shocked passers‑by and forced a swift response from Jatni Police, who deployed a small contingent on campus before the situation escalated further.
The police assured the students that the complaints would be investigated and that additional security would be maintained until the matter was resolved.
Meanwhile, the university’s administration has begun dialogue with the students, promising a review of the catering contract and an audit of the food preparation process.
The campus remains calm for now, but a university‑wide meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to decide on the future of the current catering service and to implement stricter safety protocols.