A hostel welfare committee has been formed for students of the University College of Medical Sciences, the college announced on Friday. This follows the recommendations of a panel set up to probe caste clashes which rocked the boys' hostel on February 24.

The clashes led to the closure of the boys' hostel and subsequently of the college this week. The inquiry panel had earlier on Thursday ordered suspension of nine students from the hostel, including three from the reserved category.

The hostel welfare committee is to suggest ways to restore harmony so that classes can commence without further delay, a press release from the college said. The members of the committee include Prof P. Gupta, Prof S.K. Bhargava, Prof A.Indrayan, Prof V.P. Gupta, Dr Bharat Singh, Dr Madhur Gupta and Dr Satendra Sharma.