Hyderabad police pause probe into sexual assault of EFLU student due to lack of evidence. Alleged assault near campus health center sparks controversy, raising questions about student safety and administrative response. Case under scrutiny after conflicting accounts emerge. Stay updated.
EFLU sexual assault: Students say CCTV cameras are for surveillance, not safety
The shocking sexual assault of a female student at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) in Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 18, has raised several questions about internal security when it comes to the safety of students, especially young women on the campus. Despite almost 220 security cameras being installed in EFLU over the last four years, the incident was not caught on any camera. Students are now raising questions as to whether these cameras are there for security reasons, or for surveillance by the administration. The alleged assault on October 18, took place at approximately 10 pm by two unidentified perpetrators near the staff quarters. When TNM visited the campus, at the entry itself, over a dozen cameras were installed around the walkway at Gate No 2. The security cameras were seemingly irregularly positioned in areas frequented by students, such as the canteen and near the open au