Several students in Mumbai say they were detained for hours and questioned after being asked to share their live location and phone-related information, raising concerns about possible surveillance. According to reports, students were held for extended periods and instructed to provide access to their devices or location data during the process. The students’ accounts describe pressure to comply with requests for real-time location sharing and disclosure of phone details, which they interpret as evidence that their movements and communications may be monitored.
The reports frame the incident as an escalation in the way students are being handled during such detentions, with students pointing to the live-location request as a specific trigger for their concerns. While the outlets primarily relay the students’ claims, they also highlight the broader issue of consent and privacy when authorities seek personal data from individuals in custody or during questioning.
The available information focuses on the students’ experiences and allegations. It does not provide verified details on whether surveillance systems are actually being used or how the collected data is handled.
