Student Protests Erupt at VIT University Over Jaundice Outbreak and Food Safety Concerns

Nov 26, 2025 03:39 pm CST

Violent protests broke out at VIT University in Madhya Pradesh as students alleged contaminated water and poor food quality led to a jaundice outbreak. Demonstrators set vehicles ablaze and vandalized campus facilities, prompting officials to close the institution until November 30 while authorities investigate food safety concerns and conflicting claims about student illnesses.