Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Hair-Cutting Incident at Andhra Girls’ Hostel Prompts Probe
Ten girls at a school hostel in Andhra Pradesh woke up and discovered that their braids had been cut.
They had been sleeping when this happened.
Six girls were in one room and four were in another.
The incident took place late on September 16.
At first, people worried that someone from outside had entered.
Officials say it may also be possible that other students were involved.
Police are checking camera recordings and talking to people at the hostel.
Some staff members were asked to explain how the incident happened.
The girls are also receiving counselling while the investigation continues.
The braids of 10 Class 9 students were cut while they slept at a hostel in Krishnapuram, Bheemili.
The incident occurred late on September 16, with six girls sleeping in one room and four in another.
Police and school authorities are examining CCTV footage and speaking with students and staff.
Authorities are considering both outsider involvement and the possibility that fellow students were responsible.
Show-cause notices were issued to the principal, teachers on duty and the night watchwoman, while counselling began.
- Who
- Ten Class 9 students at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel were affected; police, school authorities and education officials are investigating.
- What
- The girls’ braids were cut while they were asleep, and the responsibility has not been established.
- When
- Late on September 16; the matter was subsequently investigated, with Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao visiting on Sunday.
- Where
- The Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya hostel in Krishnapuram, Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Authorities are investigating the incident because it raised concerns about hostel safety, entry controls and night-time supervision.
Possible Outside Intrusion
Possible Student Involvement
Who may have cut the hair?
Possible Outside Intrusion
The incident initially raised fears that an outsider had entered the hostel while the students were sleeping.
Possible Student Involvement
Police and school authorities are examining whether fellow students may have been involved.
Assessment of hostel access
Possible Outside Intrusion
The possibility of an outsider remains among the angles being investigated.
Possible Student Involvement
Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao said there was very little possibility that someone from outside entered the hostel and said CCTV footage could clarify the matter.
- Students affected
- 10 Class 9 students
- Hostel location
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Krishnapuram, Bheemili, Andhra Pradesh
- Incident date
- Late September 16
- Room arrangement
- Six girls were sleeping in one room and four in another
- Investigation
- Police and school authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and statements
- Administrative action
- Show-cause notices were issued to four people, including the principal, teachers on duty and the night watchwoman
- Student support
- Counselling has been initiated