Gudlavalleru College Incident: A hidden camera was discovered in the washroom of a girls’ hostel at SR Engineering College in Gudlavalleru, Andhra Pradesh, sparking a wave of protests and deep concerns over student safety. The shocking discovery was made on Thursday evening by a group of female students, who immediately raised the alarm. Disturbingly, the footage captured by the camera was reportedly circulated among students in the boys’ hostel.
As news of the incident spread, female students at the college began organizing a protest, demanding justice and immediate action from the authorities. The protest, which started around 7 p.m. on Thursday, continued into the early hours of Friday morning. The students chanted slogans, calling for accountability and assurances of their safety on campus.
The local police have since taken a final-year engineering student into custody in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into whether other students were involved in placing the camera or distributing the videos. Reports suggest that over 300 photos and videos were leaked, and some students even bought these illicit videos, further complicating the case.
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The discovery has left many female students feeling vulnerable and unsafe. Some students have expressed their discomfort with using the washroom facilities, with a few opting to avoid the area altogether. In response, college authorities have promised to take strict action against those responsible and ensure that such incidents do not occur again.
This incident has occurred amid nationwide protests condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata, drawing attention to the broader issue of safety and security for women in educational institutions across the country. As the investigation continues, the college community remains on edge, awaiting further developments and hoping for swift justice.
