Sonepur, Oct 14: The principal of Sidharth Degree College in Binika, Odisha’s Sonepur district, has allegedly received a death threat ahead of the student union elections scheduled for Wednesday.

According to reports, a white towel bearing a threatening message was found at the college’s main gate. The message reportedly warned Principal Dhirendra Nayak against interfering in the student elections and threatened to kill him over his alleged support for a particular group.

The identity of the person behind the alleged threat and the motive remain unknown. Further details are awaited.

Dhirendra Nayak denied the allegations against him, stating that the college was conducting the student union elections in accordance with government rules and the prescribed code of conduct.

The incident has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding the alleged threat as the college prepares for the polls.