India, March 7 -- In a move that has inconvenienced thousands of students, the University of Mumbai (MU) has stopped BEST bus number 318 from entering its Kalina campus, citing security concerns linked to an ongoing protest by a former research scholar.

The restriction was imposed after Rahul Balkhande, also known as Bhadant Vimansa, a Buddhist monk and former research scholar, began an alleged unauthorised protest on the campus over his demands. University officials said the measure was intended to prevent outsiders from entering the premises and gathering in support of the protest.

The decision has disrupted the daily commute of students and staff at the sprawling Vidyanagari campus, many of whom relied on the bus to move within the l...