GUWAHATI: A camera concealed inside a soap packet was discovered by a student in a bathroom of the girls’ hostel at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Guwahati on Wednesday, police said, raising serious concerns about women’s safety and security at the institute.
“We have seized the camera and will send it for forensic examination. We are investigating the matter,” deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Numal Mahatta said.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, when a student noticed a suspicious object while using the bathroom. Upon closer inspection, the girl discovered it was a hidden camera. The discovery prompted outrage among students, who demanded immediate action and accountability from the institute’s authorities to safeguard their privacy.
Meanwhile, the TISS administration has described it as a “serious violation of privacy” that is “entirely unacceptable and condemnable.”
A source within the TISS administration said a police complaint had been lodged at Jalukbari police station and that the institute was fully cooperating with the police in their investigation. “All necessary measures will be taken to prevent such incidents in the future, and an internal review of security protocols has been initiated. This is the first incident of such nature at the institute,” the source added.
The source further said that TISS has been standing in solidarity with the students and that support services have been made available for those affected.>
