Alliance University: Siblings fight, students suffer

Bengaluru: Students of Alliance University in Anekal are caught in the crossfire of an ongoing tussle between two brothers and a sister, who own the college property. The students have expressed displeasure over increased security checks on the campus. They allege they have to flash their ID cards not just at the gate, but even inside the college premises while accessing their classrooms and administrative offices, said a source from the college.

It may be recalled that in February this year, the university Chancellor, Dr Madhukar G. Angur, was slapped with a rape case, accusing him of sexually abusing his 31-year-old niece several times over a period of three years. The police, however, suspect that the case was the result of a property dispute and were probing deeper into the case.

The tussle between Madhukar G. Angur, Sudheer G. Angur and their sister Shaila Chebbi over the multi-crore worth property has been continuing over the last six to seven months. On Thursday, armed with a court order reinstating him as Chancellor, Madhukar, along with his supporters, came to Alliance campus to reclaim his position. Expecting trouble from his brother and sister, Madhukar had also brought the police.

When Sudheer and Shaila objected to his entry into university premises, a heated argument ensued between the two parties. The police had to intervene and arrest seven members. They included Sudheer, Shaila and her husband Govind, who were protesting against Madhukar.

It is also said that Sudheer Angur’s wife Sujatha, sister of Sandalwood actor Sudeep, was also arrested. However, no confirmation was received by the police in this regard. Meanwhile, Madhukar has reclaimed his Chancellor position at the university and rampant security checks continue within the college premises.