Hug day protest at IIT-M
Chennai: In a symbolic protest, students of IIT Madras observed ‘hug day’ on the campus Monday against the alleged increasing moral policy in the institution. Students gathered outside the office of the dean of students and hugged each other and also staged a sit-in demonstration holding placards. They alleged that students are subjected to repeated moral policing and inappropriate behaviour by a few staff members and security personnel. “We are