Auto driver arrested for entering, misbehaving at Kodagu Medical College girls hostel
Kodagu: The police have arrested an auto driver for his alleged indecent behavior at the female students' hostel of Kodagu Medical College. The incident has triggered protests by college students who are voicing concerns over inadequate security measures at the hostel.
The accused, identified as Sijil (25), an auto driver and a resident of Nellihudikeri, was reportedly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred.
Angered by the incident and the perceived lack of security, students staged a protest on Monday, demanding better safety measures within the hostel premises. They highlighted the absence of a robust security gate as a major concern.
In response to the incident, the local police took action, arresting Sijil under the guidance of District Superintendent of Police K. Rama Rajan.
This incident is not an isolated case, as there have been reports of several individuals on motorcycles, autos, and other vehicles behaving improperly and causing distress to the hostel's female occupants. The police have registered cases against three more individuals, Manu C (27), Prashant S (27), and Kiran (28), all residents of Madikeri, believed to be connected to similar incidents.
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22 students hospitalised post-lunch at Telangana school; probe underway
Hyderabad, Nov 26: At least 22 students from a government school in Telangana's Narayanpet district were hospitalised on Tuesday after complaining of headaches and stomach aches. Officials are investigating whether the illness was linked to the lunch served at the school.
The affected students had also eaten snacks from nearby bakeries and shops, and samples have been collected for laboratory testing, according to the District Educational Officer (DEO), based on preliminary information.
Over 400 students, along with district authorities, the school headmaster, and teachers, had the mid-day meal at Zilla Parishad High School in Maganoor on Tuesday. However, 22 students began experiencing symptoms of headaches, stomach pain, and vomiting at 3.30 pm.
They were admitted to a hospital, where doctors confirmed they were safe after treatment, the official said. One student who vomited claimed the potatoes and brinjal were inadequately cooked, while another had a stomach ache.
It was alleged that the affected students fell ill after having lunch, though they had also eaten snacks from outside the school. District authorities are investigating the matter from all angles, said a senior official.
This incident follows a similar case on November 20, when 17 students from the same school were hospitalised after consuming a mid-day meal.
