Hyderabad, Aug. 13 -- Several students of Nizam College in Hyderabad protested on Thursday, August 13, seeking hostel accommodation as the new academic session has begun.

Students gathered in the lobby, raising slogans such as "What kind of rule is this? It is a rule of thieves and looters" and "We want justice." Videos shared on social media showed students gathered outside the principal's chamber, trying to enter. Police officials stopped them from entering the chamber and appealed for calm.

Speaking to Siasat.com, Anji Reddy, a first-year B.Com student at the college, said, "There are about 1,000 students seeking hostel accommodation. However, the college management hasn't made arrangements for us despite the commencement of the new ...