Solan, May 23
Phone seized, forensic probe underway after girls’ hostel privacy breach allegations
Eternal University was rocked by protests after allegations surfaced that a sanitation worker secretly recorded videos inside a girls’ hostel washroom, triggering panic and outrage among students.
Police in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district have arrested the accused and registered a case under multiple sections. According to the Superintendent of Police, the suspect’s mobile phone has been seized and sent for forensic examination to determine whether videos were recorded or shared.
Officials said the investigation is currently focused on one accused, but all angles of the case are being examined thoroughly.
Students caught accused while trying to flee
The incident reportedly took place at the university campus in Badu Sahib under Rajgarh subdivision. Students alleged that a hostel sanitation worker was using a mobile phone to secretly film girls inside the hostel premises.
Suspicion among students quickly escalated into protests inside the campus. Sources said the accused, believed to be a native of Jharkhand, attempted to flee after being confronted, but alert students caught him and handed him over to the police.
Attempt made to delete data
Investigators suspect the accused tried to delete content from his phone before arrest. Police are now examining whether any material was transferred to another device, shared on social media, or circulated among individuals.
Questions raised over university administration
The controversy has also raised questions over the role of the university administration. Sources indicated that the matter was initially attempted to be handled internally before police were informed following growing protests by students.
Police have reportedly seized phones of other staff members linked to the case as part of the ongoing probe. Authorities say further revelations may emerge as the forensic investigation progresses.
