Shocker at Kolkata's RBU; Tagore's work turned into vile slang by Dol Yatra attendees

In a major shocker for esteemed Rabindra Bharati University, a group of youngsters were seen sporting abuses and Bengali slangs disrespectful to Rabindranath Tagore's poetry. distasteful messd had been drawn with gulal on bodies of youngsters. incident has caused quite a flutter, both within university and outside, especially among Tagore lovers. 

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Probe initiated by varsity authorities

Students of Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata celebrated Basanta Utsav (Holi) in ir campus, in accordance with ir tradition. shocking ims of those using objectional cuss words went viral on social media. University authorities were quick to take up matter and started screening pictures and checking wher y were students of university or t. mass celebrations are an open-to-all event just like 'dol' or 'Basanta Utsav' festivities held every year at Vishwa Bharati University in Shantiniketan.

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'Extremely sad'

"Its extremely sad and we have written to VC to take ones who have done it to task. student from our university would do as we are emotionally connected to Tagore and our University. student will bring shame to ir university," said a female student of RBU, who also stated that following incident, entry of outsiders in university campus henceforth for such celebrations will need to be checked and if required stopped.

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5 accused apologise

A formal complaint was registered at Sithi Police Station by authorities following which five of accused came to campus and surrendered in front of university authorities after apologising. five are of opinion that ar person was a part of ir group. ne of m are students of university. Although, a formal complaint was registered with police, y have t been arrested yet and search for ir sixth partner is on. incident has faced massive criticism from all sections of society especially cultural sector.

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