Students Protest Hidden Cameras in College Washroom: Minister Responds

Female engineering students protested after hidden cameras were allegedly found in their washroom. They accused the college of hushing up the issue and threatening complainants. Mines Minister K Ravindra visited the college amidst ongoing protests, promising justice and a thorough investigation led by district officials and a special police team.

Female students of an engineering college reported to Mines Minister K Ravindra on Friday that the management tried to cover up the discovery of hidden cameras in a women's washroom and threatened those who complained.

Protests erupted at S R Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Krishna district as students demanded justice.

Ravindra, accompanied by the district collector and superintendent of police, vowed that the culprits would be punished, while Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered an inquiry into the matter.

Despite police reports stating no hidden cameras were found, confidence-building measures and a special investigation team were established.

Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh also ordered an enquiry, emphasizing stringent actions against those responsible to prevent future incidents.

(With inputs from agencies.)