The Capital News
A shocking incident has come to light at the prestagious SR Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, where a hidden camera was allegedly placed in the washroom of the girls’ hostel, capturing footage of around 300 female students. The incident, which has been hidden from the public by the college management for nearly a week, has now triggered a nationwide outcry. The scandal was brought to the attention of the college management last week, but it was reportedly kept under wraps until Thursday night when girl students, outraged by the college’s inaction, began protesting. The protests continued into Friday, with students demanding justice and strict action against those involved. According to reports, the recorded videos and images were circulated among students in the boys’ hostel, leading to widespread distress and fear among the female students.
The police have detained a final-year engineering student in connection with the case, and an investigation is underway. Allegations have emerged that the entire incident was the result of coercion. It is said that a female student, who was allegedly blackmailed by her boyfriend after he secretly recorded intimate moments at a hotel room, was forced to install the hidden camera in the girls’ hostel washroom. The boyfriend then allegedly sold the footage to other male students and threatened to release the visuals online. Further complicating the case are claims that a politician, who is the father of the girl involved, pressured the college management to suppress the scandal to protect his daughter’s reputation.
These allegations have raised serious questions about the integrity of the college administration and the influence of political power in shielding wrongdoers. The discovery of the hidden camera has left the campus in turmoil, with students staging a protest that began at 7 p.m. on Thursday and continued through Friday morning. Chants of “we want justice” echoed through the campus as students demanded accountability and swift action from the authorities. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed a thorough investigation into the matter, assuring that those responsible will be brought to justice.
Police officials have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and they are working to determine if additional students were involved in setting up the camera or distributing the videos. The incident has deeply disturbed the student community, with many expressing fears about their safety on campus. Some students have reportedly avoided using the washroom facilities out of concern, while others are calling for immediate reforms to ensure their protection. As the investigation unfolds, students and parents alike are anxiously waiting for answers, hoping for swift justice in a case that has rocked the nation