According to the report, the university administration issued a notice two days after the incident, prohibiting the slaughter of animals on campus. The decision came amid growing discussion surrounding the cooking of beef near the temple.
In response, a group of Muslim students announced plans to organise a feast on Friday, October 16, following the slaughter of a cow. The announcement further intensified the dispute and brought the university administration’s policies under scrutiny.
As tensions surrounding the issue grew, the administration reportedly issued a second notice revising its earlier position. The new notice stated that students had the right to organise such events, while emphasising that they should not interfere with the religious activities of others.
The dispute has highlighted the challenge of balancing students’ activities, religious practices and respect for different beliefs within a shared campus environment.
The administration’s revised notice appears to emphasise that students must exercise their rights without disrupting or disrespecting the religious observances of other members of the university community.
The available report does not provide details about whether the announced feast took place as planned or whether any further administrative measures were introduced. The situation at Jagannath University remains a matter of public discussion as the institution addresses the competing concerns raised by the incident.
