Guwahati, July 14 — The Krishna Kanta Handique Library website of Gauhati University was briefly compromised on Monday morning, with suspected Pakistan-based hackers infiltrating its remote login system and displaying provocative slogans. The breach lasted approximately 10 to 15 minutes before university officials regained control.
According to Librarian Prashant Kumar Deka, the intrusion was detected early in the day, prompting immediate action to restore access and secure the system. The hackers reportedly replaced the login interface with slogans such as “Pakistan Zindabad” and inflammatory messages referencing Kashmir.
Initial login issues were noticed late Sunday night, leading university authorities to contact the Ahmedabad-based Indian Access Management Federation for technical support. By Monday morning, the system had been stabilized, and normal operations resumed.
The incident has sparked concern among students and faculty, particularly due to the symbolic targeting of an academic institution. Utpal Kalita, a student union representative, questioned the motive behind the attack, noting that the library’s resources are widely used by undergraduate, postgraduate, and research scholars. He called for a thorough investigation and greater cybersecurity vigilance.
While no sensitive data appears to have been compromised, the university has yet to issue a formal statement beyond confirming the restoration of services. The student body is preparing a memorandum demanding clarity and stronger digital safeguards. Authorities are expected to coordinate with cybersecurity agencies to assess the breach and prevent future incidents.
