Students at Jagannath University have raised renewed concerns over campus security following repeated theft allegations, particularly involving bicycles. The report, published on July 29, 2026, said a bicycle belonging to Mohammad Ashik, a student of the law department’s 18th batch, was stolen from the campus at about 10:30 a.m. last Thursday. CCTV footage reportedly allowed an initial identification of the suspect’s appearance, but the bicycle has not been recovered and no one has been detained.

Students alleged that a shortage of security staff and inadequate surveillance have enabled thefts on campus. They said two other students from the same batch had bicycles stolen days earlier, while complaints have also involved mobile phones, bags and other personal belongings. They criticized the administration for failing to deliver lasting solutions and called for more guards, improved CCTV coverage, tighter monitoring at entry points and prompt action in theft cases.

Proctor Professor Dr. Nasir Uddin Nasir said authorities had collected video footage and changed the security officer. A guard will now remain stationed at the bicycle stand at all times, he said. He added that footage indicated thefts were carried out by outsiders, and said discussions with the vice-chancellor would be held on mandatory ID checks or a digital access-control system.