<p>Students of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Science staged a protest on Monday, alleging that "miscreants" have been behaving indecently in front of the girls' hostel through 'indecent exposure.’</p><p>The students said that miscreants have been behaving indecently in front of them. The act has been recorded on CCTV. Fear has gripped the students, they alleged.</p><p>Superintendent of Police K Ramarajan visited the spot and promised to take the incident seriously. Institute Dean Dr Cariappa said there is a shortage of security personnel, but insisted that security is being provided to the hostel. The defunct streetlights will be repaired and a temporary gate will be installed at the main entrance gate, he said. Later the students withdrew their protest.</p><p><strong>Only 21 security staff</strong></p><p>The institute has 1135 students pursuing their studies. However, there are only 21 security personnel. The Kodagu Institute of Medical Science has sent a proposal to the government seeking an additional 50 security personnel. However, the proposal is gathering dust in the finance department.</p><p>There are only six security personnel to guard the hostels. As there is no gate, the miscreants enter through the main door.</p><p>The dean said that a complaint was submitted to the local police station regarding the misbehaviour. The gate at the backside of the building will be closed at night, he added.</p><p>Following the protest, the police have intensified their investigation by verifying the CCTV footage.</p>
<p>Students of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Science staged a protest on Monday, alleging that "miscreants" have been behaving indecently in front of the girls' hostel through 'indecent exposure.’</p><p>The students said that miscreants have been behaving indecently in front of them. The act has been recorded on CCTV. Fear has gripped the students, they alleged.</p><p>Superintendent of Police K Ramarajan visited the spot and promised to take the incident seriously. Institute Dean Dr Cariappa said there is a shortage of security personnel, but insisted that security is being provided to the hostel. The defunct streetlights will be repaired and a temporary gate will be installed at the main entrance gate, he said. Later the students withdrew their protest.</p><p><strong>Only 21 security staff</strong></p><p>The institute has 1135 students pursuing their studies. However, there are only 21 security personnel. The Kodagu Institute of Medical Science has sent a proposal to the government seeking an additional 50 security personnel. However, the proposal is gathering dust in the finance department.</p><p>There are only six security personnel to guard the hostels. As there is no gate, the miscreants enter through the main door.</p><p>The dean said that a complaint was submitted to the local police station regarding the misbehaviour. The gate at the backside of the building will be closed at night, he added.</p><p>Following the protest, the police have intensified their investigation by verifying the CCTV footage.</p>