An IIT-Bombay alumnus was stopped for allegedly filming outside a hostel washroom; students raise privacy and security concerns as Powai police investigate.
Students at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have raised sharp privacy and safety concerns after an alumnus was reportedly caught recording a video outside a hostel washroom on October 12. The incident took place near hostel number 14; campus security detained the man and handed him to Powai police, who confirmed they received the person from institute staff. Students say the alumnus used an alumni ID to enter campus frequently, prompting alarm among residents about possible misuse of alumni access.
According to students who spoke on the condition of anonymity, a student spotted the suspect recording and raised an alarm. They furthermore claimed that a police check of the alumnus’ phone revealed hundreds of similar videos stored on the device, a detail the institute and police have not officially confirmed. IIT-Bombay’s spokesperson said the matter is under investigation with Powai police; police officials noted that because no formal complaint was filed by the institute or any student, no FIR was registered immediately.
The episode has sharpened calls from students for stronger campus safeguards: stricter validation of alumni ID usage, expanded CCTV coverage in hostel corridors and entry points, clear emergency complaint channels, and faster administrative responses when security staff raise alarm. Student leaders also want transparent updates from IIT-B administration about steps taken and the status of police inquiries to rebuild trust.
For editors and reporters, focus on verified statements: institute and Powai police responses, whether CCTV or phone forensics are available, and any formal complaints or FIRs filed. Emphasise survivor privacy and avoid publishing unverified images or personal details while the probe continues.
