Mohali, Oct. 29 -- A first-year B.Tech student was stabbed multiple times by his hostel roommate during an argument over switching on a ceiling fan, triggering a protest at Chandigarh University (CU) in Gharuan, near Kharar, late on Tuesday night. Identified as 18-year-old Aditya Rai, a first-year B.Tech Biotechnology student from Bokaro in Jharkhand, the victim suffered severe injuries. He is stable, police said, adding that the accused, Amandeep Singh, has been arrested.

The incident took place around 10 p.m. in room number 1022 of Zakir-B hostel. Rai said he switched on the ceiling fan after returning to his room, but his roommate switched it off, leading to an argument. The victim went to his bed, but minutes later Amandeep stabbed h...