Hebbal Veterinary College Introduces Paid Entry Pass for Morning Walkers
Visitors using the Hebbal Veterinary College campus for walking must now obtain a paid entry pass as authorities tighten security following reports of unauthorized access and inappropriate activities inside the premises.
People who regularly visit the Government Veterinary College campus in Hebbal for morning and evening walks will now have to follow a new entry system. The college administration has introduced a mandatory pass for walkers, requiring visitors to pay a fee before entering the campus.
The decision comes after officials noticed a rise in unauthorized entry and activities that were affecting the safety and discipline of the institution. According to the administration, the new rules are aimed at protecting students, staff and college property while maintaining a secure academic environment.
Spread across nearly 300 acres, the lush green campus has long been a popular destination for local residents looking for a peaceful place to walk. Every day, hundreds of people visited the grounds for exercise and fresh air. However, authorities say that the open access also attracted unknown individuals who entered the campus under the guise of walkers.
College officials reported incidents involving unauthorized parking, inappropriate activities and situations that raised concerns about the safety of students, particularly women, as well as staff members. These developments prompted the administration to strengthen security measures and regulate public access.
Under the revised policy, local residents who wish to use the campus for walking must apply for an entry pass by submitting the required documents. Each pass carries a fee of Rs 100, and officials said that around 500 passes have already been issued.
Even after receiving a pass, visitors will only be allowed to enter during designated morning and evening walking hours. Public access will remain restricted for the rest of the day to ensure that academic activities continue without disturbance.
The college administration believes the new system will help reduce unnecessary movement inside the campus while making it easier to identify authorized visitors. Officials also expect the pass system to improve overall security without completely closing the campus to local residents.
Speaking about the decision, College Dean Dr Nagaraju said that maintaining a safe and disciplined educational atmosphere remains the institution’s highest priority. He explained that the pass system has been introduced to strengthen security and prevent unnecessary entry into the campus.
The move has received positive responses from many students and several local residents who believe the new regulations will create a safer environment while still allowing the community to enjoy the campus during permitted hours.
