A tense situation arose in a hostel located in Maisammaguda area of Medchal district of Telangana late on Sunday (March 8, 2026) night when police had to intervene after a brawl between some students and a security guard. The incident took place in Maisammaguda area of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, which comes under the jurisdiction of Pet Bashirabad police station.
According to the information, late at night some students allegedly reached the hostel premises under the influence of alcohol and started arguing with the security guard on duty there. Within no time the argument escalated into a scuffle. Seeing the situation worsening, the security guard informed the police.
Controversy increased when police arrived
As soon as the information was received, Pet Basheerabad police station reached the spot. The situation became more tense after the police arrived. The students allege that instead of calming the situation, the police entered the hostel rooms and lathicharged many students.
Eyewitness students say that policemen reached the streets and rooms of the hostel and lathicharged the students without any warning. Some students also allege that many students were present in their rooms at that time, but they were also taken out and beaten. After the incident, many students suffered minor injuries and an atmosphere of fear and chaos was created in the campus.
Police gave clarification on the allegation of lathicharge
On the other hand, the police say that the action was taken only to control the situation. Inspector of Pet Basheerabad Police Station. Vijaya Vardhan told that some students were fighting with the security guards under the influence of alcohol and were behaving aggressively despite the police explaining them.
He said, ‘We had received information that some students were creating ruckus in the hostel after drinking alcohol and fighting with the security personnel. Police reached the spot and tried to calm the situation, but some students were not cooperating. Therefore, the situation had to be brought under control by using mild force.
According to the police, the matter is being investigated and the statements of the hostel management and security guard are also being recorded. If any student or policeman is found violating the rules, necessary legal action will be taken.