Bengaluru College Suspends Three Staff Members After Student Forced to Remove Sacred Thread at CET Centre -Bengaluru
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (#KEA) has initiated an inquiry against three staff members following allegations that students were forced to remove their sacred threads (#Janivara) before entering a Common Entrance Test (CET) 2026 hall. The college administration has suspended the three staff members involved in the incident.
The incident, which occurred on April 23, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage.
The controversy surfaced after a student, appearing for Physics and Chemistry papers at #Krupanidhi Pre-University College, recounted his experience to the media. The candidate alleged that despite complying with rules regarding metallic objects, officials peeked under his clothing and demanded the removal of his religious thread.
"I argued that I wasn’t wearing metallic items and nothing was written on it, but they wouldn’t let me in," the student stated. "They forced me to remove it. It’s our religious sentiment... I was so tense I could not write the exam properly."
The student noted that at least three to four other candidates were subjected to similar demands.
The Executive Director of the KEA addressed a formal letter to the District Collector of #Bengaluru City, expressing grave concern. The KEA clarified that explicit instructions had been issued during staff training,citing past controversies,stipulating that religious symbols such as the sacred thread and Lingayat Ishtalinga must not be removed.
The KEA stated that if these guidelines were violated, it appears to be a “prima facie intentional act” by the personnel involved.
Krupanidhi PU College Principal Ashim Afzal issued immediate suspension orders for three staff members: Mr. Sudhakar , Mrs. Saritha and Mrs. Girijamma.
The suspension is pending a full investigation. Additionally, the Madiwala Police have registered an FIR to investigate the alleged harassment and violation of religious freedoms.
The incident, which occurred on April 23, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage.
The controversy surfaced after a student, appearing for Physics and Chemistry papers at #Krupanidhi Pre-University College, recounted his experience to the media. The candidate alleged that despite complying with rules regarding metallic objects, officials peeked under his clothing and demanded the removal of his religious thread.
"I argued that I wasn’t wearing metallic items and nothing was written on it, but they wouldn’t let me in," the student stated. "They forced me to remove it. It’s our religious sentiment... I was so tense I could not write the exam properly."
The student noted that at least three to four other candidates were subjected to similar demands.
The Executive Director of the KEA addressed a formal letter to the District Collector of #Bengaluru City, expressing grave concern. The KEA clarified that explicit instructions had been issued during staff training,citing past controversies,stipulating that religious symbols such as the sacred thread and Lingayat Ishtalinga must not be removed.
The KEA stated that if these guidelines were violated, it appears to be a “prima facie intentional act” by the personnel involved.
Krupanidhi PU College Principal Ashim Afzal issued immediate suspension orders for three staff members: Mr. Sudhakar , Mrs. Saritha and Mrs. Girijamma.
The suspension is pending a full investigation. Additionally, the Madiwala Police have registered an FIR to investigate the alleged harassment and violation of religious freedoms.
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