Overview

• A B.Ed student, V. Venkata Sai Manikantha, collapsed in the Satavahana hostel and died before reaching King George Hospital, with students alleging the campus ambulance lacked oxygen and essential equipment.
• Following district intervention, an officer appointed by the collector announced a committee that includes the KGH superintendent, the Andhra Medical College principal and a medical expert.
• Student leaders paused their agitation after assurances that their demands will be addressed within the Dussehra vacation timeline, warning they will resume protests if promises are not met.
• University officials acknowledged gaps in on-campus care and started walk-in interviews for medical officer, consultant medical officer, pharmacist and staff nurse posts on Friday and Saturday.
• Protesters sought withdrawal of police from campus and Rs 1 crore compensation for the family, after a tense day that saw a scuffle with police and the advancement of Dussehra holidays.