Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Theft at Calcutta University Hostel Sparks Security Concerns
A student at Calcutta University Girls' Hostel had her phone and bag stolen when someone broke into her room.
She woke up during the theft and tried to stop the person, but they got away.
She reported the incident to the hostel staff, but felt they didn't act quickly enough.
This made her and other students feel unsafe, leading to a protest.
The police are now looking into the case and checking security footage.
The students are demanding better safety measures.
A student reported a theft at Calcutta University Girls' Hostel.
An unidentified youth entered a student's room and stole a mobile phone and bag.
The incident happened on Saturday night; it was reported on Sunday morning.
The student says no immediate action was taken after informing the hostel super.
Students protested, questioning hostel security.
- Who
- An unidentified youth.
- What
- Theft of a mobile phone, bag, and money.
- When
- Saturday night, reported on Sunday morning.
- Where
- Calcutta University Girls’ Hostel, north Kolkata.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Student's Perspective
Hostel Administration
Response to the incident
Student's Perspective
Student felt no immediate action was taken after informing the hostel super.
Hostel Administration
Hostel superintendent denies the allegation and claims police were informed the following morning.
- Location
- Calcutta University Girls’ Hostel
- Stolen Items
- Mobile phone, bag, and money
- Reported by
- Sayantani Chakraborty
- Department
- Chemical Engineering
- Action
- Police investigation ongoing
