Delhi: Nursing students allegedly harassed, stripped by hostel warden

News Summary:

• Two female students subjected to humiliating search over alleged theft
• A fact-finding committee constituted by the college administration
• Police register Zero FIR, warden shifted from the hostel

New Delhi: Two female nursing students were allegedly harassed and stripped by the hostel warden at Ahilya Bai College of Nursing in Delhi over suspicion of theft.

The incident came to light on 2nd May, prompting the college administration to constitute a fact-finding committee to investigate the matter.

Alleged incident and police action
According to police officials, the hostel warden suspected the two students of stealing Rs 8,000 from her bag and subjected them to a humiliating search, during which they were allegedly stripped. However, nothing was found on them, and the police registered a Zero FIR at IP Estate and transferred it to New Delhi District PS Tilak Marg.

Fact-finding committee constituted
In response to the incident, the college administration constituted a fact-finding committee comprising the principal and senior faculty members to investigate the matter. The warden has been shifted from the hostel, as per the police officials.

Further investigation
The investigation is still ongoing, and more details are awaited. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of students in educational institutions.