Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Watchman Arrested Under POCSO Act for Hostel Misconduct
A man who worked as a watchman at a boys' hostel is in trouble because some students said he did bad things to them late at night.
The police arrested him and put him in jail.
The man in charge of the hostel was also suspended because he didn't watch carefully enough, and another officer got a warning for mistakes.
The district leader said that keeping all the children safe is the most important thing and told everyone to watch the hostels more closely.
The police are still investigating to make sure everyone responsible is punished.
Hostel watchman K Hari Gopal arrested on allegations of misconduct with students.
Case registered under POCSO Act and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act at Alipiri Police Station.
Watchman arrested, remanded to judicial custody, and steps are being taken to terminate his employment.
Hostel Welfare Officer suspended for negligence; Assistant Social Welfare Officer issued a charge memo.
District Collector emphasizes student safety and orders enhanced security measures in all social welfare hostels.
- Who
- Hostel watchman K Hari Gopal, Hostel Welfare Officer R Muni Sankar, Assistant Social Welfare Officer A Shyam Sundar Rao, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar, Tirupati police.
- What
- Allegations of serious misconduct by a hostel watchman against students, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act and suspension/memo for negligent officials.
- When
- Late at night (time of alleged misconduct), after a preliminary inquiry (case registered), the watchman has been arrested and remanded.
- Where
- Chennareddy Colony Social Welfare Boys Hostel in Tirupati.
- Why
- Allegations of the watchman behaving inappropriately with students after calling them to his room late at night, and negligence in supervision by other officials.
- Accused
- K Hari Gopal (Hostel Watchman)
- Location
- Chennareddy Colony Social Welfare Boys Hostel, Tirupati
- Charges
- POCSO Act, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Action Taken
- Arrest, judicial custody, termination of employment, suspension of Welfare Officer, charge memo for Assistant Officer
- Official Statement
- Student safety is utmost priority; strengthen monitoring and security.