PG students allege harassment by mess-in-charge at hostel in Hyderabad

A complaint filed with the Hyderabad She Teams by postgraduate students of Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University has triggered concern, with the students alleging harassment by a hostel mess-in-charge.

The PG students, pursuing their studies at the women’s university, have been provided accommodation at the Osmania University Girls’ Hostel.

In their complaint,



submitted online on Sunday, the students accused the hostel’s mess-in-charge, identified as M Vinod, of repeatedly harassing them. They also shared audio recordings narrating their ordeal.

The students alleged that his behaviour has created a climate of fear in the hostel, making them feel unsafe and insecure. They claimed that several students have suffered mental stress due to the alleged harassment.