Foolproof security plan,varsity promises Senate

Gajanan Ekbote said the police had written to the UoP that it could be a possible target. “The varsity should be prepared for any eventuality and take proactive steps. It should also prepare a disaster plan besides providing the necessary medical facilities on the campus.”

Adsool said the varsity had already stepped up security at the International Students’ Centre (ISC). “We have procured metal detectors and will soon have more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in place. We have also demanded four armed policemen at the centre.”

He said the varsity was planning to keep only one of its four entry gates open. “It will be a task in itself as staff staying on the campus will face inconveniences,but we will have to do it. The varsity is considering a proposal to close the Joshi Gate permanently as the traffic through the gate has increased manifold owing to constructions nearby.”

Ekbote suggested that the university should go in for a security audit. “Some schools and colleges in the city have done this already and we can get a feedback from them.”