Hidden Camera Found in Girls’ Hostel Bathroom at TISS Guwahati, Probe Underway

Guwahati: Panic and outrage spread among students after a hidden camera was allegedly discovered inside a girls’ hostel bathroom at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati campus on Wednesday morning, intensifying concerns over privacy and campus security.

According to sources, the device was found concealed inside a soap case in the bathroom at around 9 am on February 25, triggering alarm among hostel residents and prompting demands for stronger security measures within the campus.

A hostel resident expressed disbelief over the incident, stating that students found it difficult to accept that such a device could be planted within an academic institution. The discovery has led to fear and anger among residents, with many questioning the adequacy of existing security arrangements.

Police have taken cognisance of the matter. An official from the Jalukbari outpost confirmed that authorities are in contact with the institute administration and that an inquiry is currently underway.

Students voiced strong reactions to the incident. One girl student said, “Students from all over the country study here, and parents trust that their children are safe on this campus. Is this what they receive in return? The soap case was not always there — someone was taking it away and placing it back again. We want transparency in the investigation and the culprit must be identified and punished.”

Echoing the concerns, a male student alleged ongoing security issues around the campus. “Our classes end at 4:30 pm, and many men remain outside the campus until around 9:30 pm. They drink, smoke, and even harass girls. We have repeatedly raised this issue, but it has not been adequately addressed. We need proper security and daily patrolling,” he said.

Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.

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