Hidden camera found at Andhra college toilet; BTech student arrested
What's the story
A final-year BTech student, Vijay Kumar, at Gudlavalleru Engineering College in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district has been arrested after a hidden camera was discovered in the women's hostel washroom. The concealed device had been secretly recording videos of female students, which were later leaked and sold to some students. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among the college community and beyond.
Protest
Student protest erupts following hidden camera discovery
The hidden camera was discovered by a group of female students on Thursday evening, leading to immediate alarm and distress. This discovery triggered a student protest that began around 7:00pm and continued until Friday morning. The protesters chanted "We want justice," demanding answers and accountability from the college administration.
Twitter Post
Protests on college campus
According to reports, the woman and her friend private video was later shared in a boys' group, where they blackmailed her. Under pressure, she then recorded videos of other girls in the hostel.
— Madhuri Adnal (@madhuriadnal) August 29, 2024
No official confirmation. #AndhraPradesh pic.twitter.com/oBKyTCfy3t
Investigation
Police arrest and investigation details
The police have seized Kumar's laptop and cellphone for investigation. Reports indicate that over 300 photos and videos from the women's washroom were leaked. Unverified reports also claim that after a woman and her friend's private video was shared in a boys' group and they were blackmailed, the woman recorded videos of other girls in the hostel out of fear. The police are yet to ascertain if more students were involved in setting up the camera and distributing the videos.