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LSR Students Demand Safer Roads After Rape Near Campus
Students at Lady Shri Ram College said some areas around their campus do not feel safe.
They mentioned dark roads, too few police vans and a Pink Booth that does not work.
They were especially worried after a 17-year-old was allegedly gangraped in a nearby park.
A police encounter also happened near the college’s back gate.
Students said they were not told about the encounter quickly enough.
They want better communication from the college and police.
They also want more guards, safer footpaths and regular patrols near places such as Kailash Colony.
The college said it is improving security and asking police for more patrols.
Students at Lady Shri Ram College raised concerns about missing PCR vans, a non-functional Pink Booth and dark roads.
The concerns followed the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old in a nearby DDA park and a police encounter near the college.
Students also flagged delayed communication, vehicles blocking footpaths and safety risks near the back gate and Kailash Colony.
Around 400 students attended an online general body meeting organised by the Students’ Union on Tuesday night.
The college said it was strengthening CCTV monitoring, maintaining gate security and requesting increased police patrols near the campus.
- Who
- Students and the Students’ Union of Lady Shri Ram College for Women; the college administration and police were also involved.
- What
- Students raised concerns about campus-area safety after an alleged gangrape and a police encounter near the college.
- Where
- Around Lady Shri Ram College for Women, including its back gate, nearby roads and parks, and a vulnerable stretch toward Kailash Colony.
- When
- The Students’ Union held an online general body meeting on Tuesday night; the police encounter occurred early Tuesday.
- Why
- Students said inadequate policing, poor lighting, blocked footpaths and delayed communication made them feel unsafe.
Student concerns
College response
Current safety measures
Student concerns
Students said the area had too few PCR vans, a non-functional Pink Booth, inadequate lighting and unsafe pedestrian routes.
College response
The college said security personnel were deployed at all gates and CCTV surveillance was being continuously monitored and strengthened.
Communication about the encounter
Student concerns
Students questioned why the administration and guards were not informed promptly and called for verified safety advisories without delay.
College response
The college’s stated response focused on strengthening security and coordinating with the nearby police station; the article does not report a separate explanation for the delayed notification.
Police presence near campus
Student concerns
Students sought more police patrols around the back gate, nearby parks and vulnerable roads.
College response
The principal said the college had requested increased patrolling in adjoining lanes, particularly around the back gate and nearby parks.
Key facts
- College intake
- Around 4,000 students
- Meeting attendance
- Around 400 students
- Reported safety concerns
- Few PCR vans, a non-functional Pink Booth, dark roads and blocked footpaths
- Incident preceding meeting
- A 17-year-old was allegedly gangraped in a nearby DDA park
- Additional incident
- A police encounter occurred near the college’s back gate early Tuesday
- Student demands
- More patrols, improved lighting, stronger gate security and timely verified communication
- College response
- The administration said security personnel were deployed at all gates and CCTV monitoring was being strengthened
Quotes
Kanika K Ahuja
Principal of Lady Shri Ram College for Women
“Students should know what to look for before choosing a place, who to reach out to when something doesn’t feel right, and most importantly, feel that their concerns will actually be heard. For us now, the focus is on taking what students have shared and turning it into something practical and long-term.”
indianexpress.com
“Security personnel are deployed at all gates, and CCTV surveillance across the campus is being continuously monitored and strengthened.”
indianexpress.com
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