Collector M N Harendhira Prasad interacting with a student at the nursing college hostel (Express photo/Special arrangement. Edited using AI).A minor dispute over a missing mobile phone at a nursing college’s hostel in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, escalated into a clash between local Telugu students and students from Nagaland and Manipur Saturday.The situation at the girls’ hostel of S K College of Nursing was brought under control after Collector M N Harendhira Prasad and Superintendent of Police Bindu Madhav intervened Sunday morning, met with the students, and recovered the missing phone.As a precautionary measure, the administration temporarily shifted students from Northeastern states to a nearby secure facility, while local students were moved to a separate location.“A minor dispute between two students has been fully resolved, and the situation is completely under control,” Collector Prasad said. He added that the misunderstanding stemmed from an allegation of theft, but the mobile phone has since been returned to its owner.Local circle inspector, sub-inspectors from the women’s police station, and district medical and health officer visited the site, spoke with students from both groups, and resolved the issue amicably.Refuting social media claims, Collector Prasad clarified that rumours regarding the theft of certificates, suspension of fee payments, or expulsion of students are baseless. The college management has been instructed to improve hostel facilities and foster a friendly campus environment.Addressing safety concerns, SP Madhav urged the public not to share or believe exaggerated social media reports. The administration assured parents that all out-of-state students are completely safe and that their security remains a top priority.Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More Tags:Andhra