crime
Ameenpur hostel shocker: Suspicious hidden camera disguised as charger discovered
A hidden camera was discovered in a women's hostel in Ameenpur, Hyderabad, leading to the arrest of the hostel owner, Bandaru Maheshwar. Students noticed a suspicious object resembling a phone charger and alerted police, who found SIM cards hidden within a fake battery. While no recordings were found on the chips, police are investigating whether Maheshwar used the camera previously. This incident follows a similar case in January 2025 where hidden cameras were found in the bathrooms of a different hostel, highlighting a concerning trend of privacy violations in student housing. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation and assuring students of appropriate legal action.12:31 PM Mar 08, 2025 IST