Tezpur, Dec 6 (PTI) A high-level team from the Ministry of Education, confined within Assam’s Tezpur University by students demanding removal of the vice-chancellor over alleged financial irregularities, was late on Saturday evening allowed to leave, following a written assurance by the varsity authorities. The three-member team, led by UGC Chairman Vineet Joshi and accompanied by top police and civil administration officials of Sonitpur district, reached the campus during the day to meet students, faculty and staff, but were blocked at the main gate by protesters till around 11.45 pm.

The registrar in-charge of the university, Chandan Goswami, told PTI that the central team could exit the premise, after a written assurance was provided to the agitators.

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