Ahmedabad, Jun 08: A college’s decision to stop Gujarati medium BA course for English version today sparked protests from students, who went on the rampage at the premises at Ambavadi area here, police said.
Four students were arrested for rioting, while a complaint has been registered against nine professors of Sahajanand Arts and Commerce College for inciting them.
The management had decided to close down Gujarati medium division for BA course and start one in English.
Agitated students broke windows and furniture in the premises and ransacked the principal’s office, police said.
Police resorted to lathi charge to disperse students, who were vandalising the college property.
Meanwhile, the Gujarat University, to which the college is affiliated, said the college had not asked for permission to close down the Gujarati medium.
–Agencies