Overview

• The warden of Payakaraopeta BC Girls’ Hostel was suspended and a district-level inquiry launched to investigate hygiene and food-quality lapses.
• During the June 30 unannounced inspection, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha discovered a cockroach in her meal and decried the substandard food preparation.
• Inspectors found no CCTV coverage or security staff on the premises and noted that the warden had left by mid-afternoon instead of remaining on duty until 9 p.m.
• The minister has ordered CCTV cameras at every district hostel and instituted regular surprise inspections to prevent further breaches.
• Officials must submit a formal report on hostel conditions and implement reforms to uphold standards across state welfare facilities.