Inter 2nd year student goes missing from SR junior college hostel

Kurnool: The mysterious disappearance of an Intermediate second-year student from the SR Junior College hostel in Kurnool on Sunday evening has triggered widespread outrage from her distressed parents and local student organizations.

The incident came to light when the parents of the student, identified as Swetha, arrived at the college hostel to visit her. College authorities initially informed them that she had gone out briefly and would return by evening.

However, as hours passed without any trace of their daughter, the worried parents confronted the college management, questioning how a hosteller was permitted to leave the premises without prior parental notification or consent. When contacted, SR Junior College Principal Raghuveer claimed that Swetha had left with her maternal aunt after securing due permission. He stated that the aunt promised she would return within an hour, adding that family differences involving a personal relationship had contributed to the situation.

Unconvinced by the management’s explanation, student organization leaders staged protests, pointing out severe security lapses in safeguarding residential students. They alleged that three to four similar missing incidents had taken place at the institution in the past without corrective action. Demanding immediate intervention, student leaders urged the police and Intermediate Education Department officials to trace the girl immediately and investigate the hostel’s administrative failures.

They further demanded the prompt cancellation of the college’s official registration and recognition, citing gross negligence toward student safety and

security.

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Narendra Kumar Varikuntla is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience in reporting and news coverage. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature. He is Staff Correspondent for The Hans India based in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh Before embarking on his career in journalism, he worked with Tata Robins Fraser (TRF) as a Confidential Assistant at the Rourkela Steel Plant, where he served for 10 years. His tenure at TRF enabled him to develop strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills, which have significantly contributed to his success in journalism. He began his journalistic career with Deccan Chronicle, where he gained valuable experience in reporting and news gathering. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Staff Correspondent with The Hans India, covering the erstwhile Kurnool district, including Kurnool and Nandyal. During his journalism career, Narendra Kumar has extensively reported on governance, politics, public affairs, social issues, agriculture, and developmental activities. He is known for his commitment to accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. In addition to his journalistic profession, he is actively engaged in agriculture and personally cultivates 10 acres of farmland. His close association with farming provides him with firsthand insight into rural life and farmers' issues, enriching his reporting on agriculture and rural development.

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