The Muslim students who are protesting against uniform regulations in the state and had begun the protest were in contact with radical Islamic outfit CFI.
On October 1, a massive protest was organised at Gangolli against illegal slaughtering and smuggling of cows. Several fisherwomen had participated in the protest, irking the local Muslims.
On Saturday, in solidarity with their classmates, Hindu girl students also hit the streets by wearing saffron shawls to protest against hijab on campus.