According to the FIR and a viral video of the encounter, the confrontation began when a student, Satish, was questioned by the warden.
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News1805-01-2026, 13:05

AMC College Warden Arrested for Insulting Kannada Language, Sparking Protests

  • AMC College hostel warden Suresh PV arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly insulting the Kannada language and threatening students.
  • A viral video shows Suresh PV telling a student to "go home" to speak Kannada and asserting his right to decide language use.
  • The warden, a Kerala native, also allegedly said, "Aiy Kannada log mera kuch nahi bigad sakte," further inflaming sentiments.
  • Complaint includes allegations of "illegal activities" like smoking and alcohol consumption within the hostel premises.
  • Pro-Kannada activists, led by Rupesh Rajanna, protested at the college, demanding action; police deployed to manage the situation.

Why It Matters: AMC College warden arrested for linguistic insult and misconduct, leading to protests and police intervention.

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