The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, located in Cachar district, Assam, has imposed a ban on all religious activities in open and common spaces following a viral video that allegedly showed students offering namaz inside a hostel. This decision was made after protests from right-wing groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, who accused certain faculty members of promoting 'biased' activities and claimed that some students were being radicalized. The groups submitted a formal complaint to local authorities, raising concerns about 'illegal activities' in hostels and the influence of foreign students on campus. In response, the Dean of Students' Welfare led an internal meeting resulting in a strict directive prohibiting any religious gatherings in shared areas, with warnings of disciplinary action for violations. While the administration describes the ban as precautionary, many students are concerned that it may exacerbate divisions rather than foster unity. The local police have begun investigating the matter and are in contact with the institute, although no formal conclusions have been reached yet. This incident has evolved into a broader discussion about identity and coexistence within the educational institution.