EFLU Proctor removed from post, students call it partial fulfilment of demands
The English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) in Hyderabad has appointed a new Proctor following student protests against the administration. Professor J Savithri will replace the previous Proctor, T Samson, who will now be EFLU's Dean of Planning. The protests began after a female student was sexually assaulted on campus. The students demanded the resignation of Vice Chancellor Suresh Kumar and Proctor T Samson, who allegedly downplayed the incident. The student body sees the appointment of a new Proctor as a partial fulfilment of their demands and continues their hunger strike until all demands are met. The Proctor, T Samson, has a history of targeting students who questioned his actions, as shown in the baseless FIR filed against 11 peaceful protestors. The administration's claim that the resignation of the Proctorial board was untenable is contradicted by the replacement of the Proctor.
VC Suresh Kumar was appointed in the position in June 2017 for a five-year term. According to the EFLU rules, an extension can be granted for a year, but even t
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