Manipal : A huge protest was staged by students of Manipal University in front of the administrative block on June 21, Friday to condemn the alleged gang rape of an MBBS student and to demand immediate arrest of the rapists.

The protest went on till late night and students complained of inadequate security inside the campus and intrusion of locals.

 Barricades were urged to be set up for the safety of the students. They also demanded a thorough enquiry into the incident.

Manipal University Pro Chancellor Dr H S Ballal assured  measures to ensure safety like frequent campus patrolling and pressing of more mobile vans and patrolling vans.

However, the students were not satisfied with this and demanded better protection.