Hyderabad, July 18 -- The Hyderabad police on Friday, July 17, made registration mandatory for all women's hostels and raised concerns over safety issues.

A survey conducted across 447 women's hostels in the city revealed that only 43 per cent of the hostels had compound walls, while just 38.9 per cent were equipped with fire safety systems.

The Hyderabad City Police, Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) and United Way of Hyderabad have launched Project Safe Stay to ensure safer accommodation for women professionals and students migrating to the city for education and employment.

Survey findings

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said the audit was carried out by 10 special teams across 447 women's hostels in the city.

While...