A large crowd of students gathered at the college, passionately chanting “We want justice” and demanding the action be taken against those who hide cameras and the dissemination of the recorded videos.
In a shocking and unsettling turn of events, there were widespread protests at the SR Gudlavalleru Engineering College in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. This was in response to the discovery of a concealed camera inside the restroom of a girls’ hostel.
A group of female students made a shocking discovery – a hidden camera in their restroom. This alarming find triggered an outpouring of concern and distress among the students. In response, the students quickly mobilized and staged a protest, which commenced at 7 pm and stretched into the early morning hours. On Friday, students participated in a class boycott and sustained their protests, persisting in their demands for action against the accused. Despite attempts by the management to quell the demonstrators, their efforts were unsuccessful.
According to students, it is alleged that more than 300 videos were recorded and shared among the residents of the boys’ hostel.
As the sun began to set, hundreds of passionate students came together at the college campus, their voices rising in unison as they chanted powerful slogans such as “We want justice.” Their fervent call for strict action reverberated through the air, demanding accountability from those responsible for planting hidden cameras and circulating invasive videos.
Amid the protest, police were called in, and a final-year engineering student, who was believed to be involved in placing the camera. The student’s identity is being kept confidential, and authorities have stated that thorough investigations are currently underway.
The college administration denied the presence of hidden cameras in the girls’ hostel and assured full cooperation with the police investigation. They have also pledged to implement further security enhancements on campus. Many female students are disturbed about the spy camera’s presence and the eventual release of private videos.
Governments Action On Camera Hiding
Following the incident that sparked significant protests, the Telugu Desam Party announced that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu had initiated an investigation into the matter. “The Chief Minister has taken a prompt decision to address the students’ apprehensions regarding the discovery of concealed cameras in the hostel. He has instructed the District Collector and Superintendent of Police to promptly visit the location along with the District Minister for a thorough assessment.”
The party’s General Secretary and the Chief Minister’s son, Nara Lokesh, in an X post, said, “I asked the authorities for details about the protest of female students at Gudlavalleru Engineering College of Krishna District. I have ordered an inquiry into the allegations of hidden cameras.”
“Strict action will be taken against the culprits and those responsible if it is found that they have committed a mistake in the investigation. Managers should take early steps without ragging and harassment in colleges,” he added.
Krishna District Collector DK Balaji, along with Superintendent of Police Gangadhar Rao, arrived at the institute as the protest persisted. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) G. V. G. Ashok Kumar stated that the Gudlavalleru police had filed a case and were conducting a thorough search of the college premises.
Mr. Ashok Kumar has issued instructions to the police to scour the college hostel and other susceptible areas with bomb detection teams.
R. Gangadhar Rao, the Superintendent of Police in Krishna district, stated that the police conducted thorough searches of the suspects’ mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices. Mr Gangadhar, who personally visited the Gudlavalleru Engineering College, mentioned that as of noon, no spy cameras had been confiscated. He further added that a comprehensive investigation is currently underway.
