Parents of 40 Hostel Residents Fear Further Abuse After Police Detain Suspect

The arrest of the hostel operator’s son has left the guardians of roughly 40 other girls living in the private Nalanda hostel in a state of anxiety. While the accused admitted to assaulting the Noida student, investigators are questioning whether he targeted additional residents. Parents have expressed concerns about security measures within the hostel, noting that the perpetrator could move freely in rooms that were part of the family’s home converted into lodging spaces. The police have launched a comprehensive probe, not only into the alleged crimes but also into the role of the hostel owner, the accused’s father, who oversees the unlicensed establishment.