Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 -- Hundreds of students of Chandbali College in Odisha's Bhadrak district staged a protest on the college premises on Tuesday, locking the main gate and launching a sit-in over a series of unresolved issues.

The students alleged that the college has been functioning without adequate security arrangements, allowing outsiders to enter the campus freely. They also raised concerns over the lack of cleanliness on the campus and alleged that some teachers frequently arrive late for classes.

According to the protesting students, they had repeatedly brought these issues to the attention of the college authorities and sought corrective measures. However, they claimed that no effective steps were taken to address their griev...