Watch: Viral video exposes shocking state of IIT Kanpur's hostel, vandalised with obscene words by students

A recent video from a hall at IIT Kanpur is going viral, drawing widespread attention for its shocking content. The footage showcases walls covered in crude language and obscenities, prompting viewers to label IIT Kanpur as the worst among India's prestigious IITs in terms of infrastructure.

The video, shared by the original poster as showcasing 'Hall 1, IIT Kanpur,' reveals a disturbing sight: the upper walls of the hall covered in graffiti of obscene and derogatory words written in black marker.

Take a look at the footage below to see this shocking display for yourself:

Hall 1, IIT Kanpur
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According to the students, fourth-year students live in this hall which is famously known as the 'Bhoot Banglow.'

How did people respond?

In the comments section, it was no surprise that viewers were taken aback by what they saw.

One user expressed disbelief, stating, "Some of the sharpest minds in our country and this is their behaviour, not classy and decent."

However, not everyone was critical.

Another commenter offered a different perspective, saying that when it comes to placements, these same individuals become gentlemen. "I am sure none of them would do vandalism in any outside world. Also they would have definitely got fined by their administration. But it's just the hostel vibe where you do these stupid things and laugh at it."

Yet, another voice chimed in with a more serious concern: "What if someone¡¯s parents or younger siblings come to visit? This isn't just a private joke; it reflects on all of us."

The critique didn't stop at the graffiti; many comments turned to the broader issues plaguing the campus.

One frustrated student remarked, "Itna bekar infrastructure hai na nobody cares for it neither students nor administration. Sardi mai geyser band ho jata hai, paani nhi aata." (The infrastructure here is the worst. It's so bad that nobody seems to care about it¡ªneither the students nor the administration. In winter, the geysers stop working, and there's no hot water.)

Another commenter lamented the irony, stating, "They criticize the country's lack of civic sense, yet it's shameful that the brightest minds here also lack it. What can we expect from others?"

Lastly, one individual pointed out a systemic issue: "All seven top IITs suffer from poor infrastructure because they were built so long ago. It's frustrating; I wish they would modernize these facilities, but I don't think they're ready to undertake the massive task of rebuilding entire buildings."

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