Chitaguppa
A tense situation prevailed at the Social Welfare Department girls’ hostel in Chitaguppa after several students rushed out of the premises in fear and began crying, triggering concern among local residents and authorities. The incident has once again brought attention to safety and security issues in government-run hostels.
According to sources, the students, who are pursuing their education while staying at the hostel, suddenly came out of the building late in the evening, visibly shaken and distressed. Some of them were seen crying and expressing fear, alleging that they felt unsafe inside the hostel premises. Their panic quickly attracted the attention of nearby residents, who gathered at the spot to understand the situation.
Though the exact cause of the fear was not immediately clear, students reportedly complained of suspicious movements and disturbances within or around the hostel building. They claimed that repeated concerns about security had earlier been raised but were not adequately addressed. The situation escalated when the students felt their safety was at risk, prompting them to leave the hostel rooms and seek help.
Parents and local community members, after being informed, expressed serious concern over the safety of girl students staying at the Social Welfare Department hostel. Some parents questioned the lack of proper security arrangements, including the presence of wardens during night hours, functional CCTV cameras, and adequate lighting around the hostel premises.
Officials from the Social Welfare Department and local administration were informed about the incident and are said to have visited the hostel to assess the situation. Preliminary discussions were held with the students to understand their grievances and reassure them of necessary action. Authorities have reportedly promised to look into the complaints and strengthen security measures to ensure the students feel safe.
The incident has sparked anger and anxiety among parents, who demanded immediate corrective steps and accountability from hostel authorities. Many insisted that the safety of students, especially girls staying away from home for education, must be treated as a top priority.
