A Khalsa College student allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday by hanging himself in his hostel room following which a large number of students blocked the main GT road in the evening.
The deceased was identified as Harpreet Singh, a student of B.Sc agriculture final year.
He was reportedly not allowed to attend the practical exams due to low attendance.
The protesting students alleged that the college authorities did not listen to his grievances.
The practical exams started today.
