Girl students’ hair cut while asleep at Bheemunipatnam KGBV; fellow students’ act triggers security scare
A security scare at a residential school in Bheemunipatnam occurred after several students had their hair cut while sleeping. Police investigation revealed the act was committed by fellow students rather than outsiders, and the situation has since been resolved through counseling.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of student safety and supervision in residential educational institutions.
Tension prevailed at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) school in Krishnapuram of Bheemunipatnam mandal, after the hair of several Class IX girl students was allegedly cut while they were asleep on Saturday (September 19, 2026) night, triggering concerns over security at the residential school.
The incident came to light on Sunday (September 20, 2026) morning when a few students complained that their hair had been cut during the night. The reports initially led to speculation that outsiders might have entered the school premises, raising concerns over the safety and security of the students and creating panic on the campus.
The incident soon gained attention on social media, further intensifying concerns among parents and the local community. Bheemunipatnam MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao rushed to the school after learning about the incident and took stock of the situation.
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