Bhubaneswar, Oct. 13 -- Students' union elections at Japakud Women's College in Cuttack district's Salepur have been cancelled following a dispute between two groups of female students over the rejection of nomination papers.

The tension continued for three days before the situation escalated. With concerns growing over possible disturbances on campus, police were deployed to maintain order.

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Reportedly, the dispute began after the nomination papers of the president and secretary candidates from one student group were rejected. The decision triggered resentment among the group's members and intensified tensions on campus.

In response, other candidates from t...