Archive · 28 Aug 2026
JNTUH to Probe Alleged Hostel Attacks on Juniors
Junior students at JNTUH said older students frightened and attacked them in a hostel.
They said the incident happened around 2 a.m.
The students reported threats and abusive language.
They also said doors and mirrors were damaged.
Because they were afraid, they locked themselves inside a room.
They told university officials that video and CCTV evidence exists.
Hostel security staff reportedly noticed what happened.
The principal said a committee would investigate and that students could face action under university rules.
Junior students alleged that seniors threatened and abused them at about 2 a.m. during a hostel incident.
The juniors said they locked themselves inside a room after doors and mirrors were vandalised.
Students said video and CCTV evidence exists and hostel security staff witnessed the incident.
Students from Gautami Hostel complained to JNTUH Principal Dr G.V. Narasimha Reddy.
The principal promised a committee inquiry and action under university rules for property damage, ragging and harassment.
- Who
- Junior students at JNTUH accused senior students from Gautami Boys Hostel of threatening and harassing them at Manjeera Boys Hostel; Principal Dr G.V. Narasimha Reddy responded to the complaint.
- What
- An alleged hostel attack involving threats, abusive language, vandalism and possible ragging or harassment of junior students.
- When
- The report describes the incident as occurring on Thursday night, with the alleged threats reported at about 2 a.m. on Friday.
- Where
- Manjeera Boys Hostel and Gautami/Gauthami Boys Hostel at JNTUH.
- Why
- The juniors complained to university authorities, seeking action over the alleged harassment and damage to university property.
- Institution
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, Hyderabad (JNTUH)
- Hostels named
- Gautami Boys Hostel and Manjeera Boys Hostel
- Reported time
- Around 2 a.m. on Friday
- Allegations
- Threats, abusive language, vandalism, ragging and harassment
- Evidence cited
- Video and CCTV footage
- University response
- A committee will be formed to investigate the complaint
- Promised action
- Action under university rules against students responsible for property damage and harassment