Valparai sexual harassment case: 32 CCTV cameras installed at Government Arts College in Coimbatore

A CCTV camera. Image used for illustration

Following the recent arrest of four temporary staff members of the Government Arts and Science College in Valparai in Coimbatore district for sexually harassing at least six girls, security measures have been tightened at the Coimbatore Government Arts College.

The administration has installed 32 CCTV cameras along with two complaint boxes located near the Principal’s office and the IAS Academy.

In addition, three committees have been set up to deal with conflicts among students, cases of sexual harassment and drug abuse.

The 172-year-old Arts College in Coimbatore has over 6,000 students, of which over 3,500 are women. It has three hostels with a total of over 300 students.