A protest erupted at an engineering college in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh after a hidden camera was discovered in a washroom of the girls’ hostel and the videos were allegedly circulated among the students.

A case has been registered and a final-year student has been detained in connection with the incident.

The camera, placed inside the campus hostel of Gudlavalleru College of Engineering, was found by a student, sparking a protest on Thursday night by the students who raised serious concerns about the safety and privacy of students on campus.

According to students, over 300 videos were allegedly recorded and allegedly circulated among the boys' hostel.

Chanting slogans like "we want justice," hundreds of students gathered at the college, calling for strict action against those behind the hidden camera and involved in circulating the videos.

Amid the protest, police were called in, and a final-year engineering student, who was believed to be involved in placing the camera, was detained. The identity of the student has not been disclosed, and further investigations are ongoing, according to officials.

However, the college administration claimed that no hidden cameras were found in the girls' hostel and stated that they are cooperating with the police probe. They also promised additional security measures on campus.

The police said that they have examined the laptops, mobile phones, and other electronic gadgets of the accused in the presence of students and college staff, and no incriminating evidence was discovered.

Further investigation is underway.

Source: India Today