Hostel puts metal grills on ceiling fan, splits internet opinion

In one hostel - reportedly identified as being in Kota - authorities have taken a very strange decision, choosing to put up an iron grill on their fans. While many netizens suspect it is a 'suicide prevention measure,' others are not so sure.

In a picture doing the rounds online, there appears to be a huge grill bolted to the ceiling, with just enough room for the fan to function. The caption posted with the picture read, ”At a student hostel in Kota. Guess the reason?”

The suspected 'suicide prevention measure' has been lambasted by Twitter users, with many calling it a pointless measure and many others pointing out the depressing nature of the measure.


"Won't they simply tie around the bracket. That'll also work the same except the institute won't need to buy a new fan," wrote one user.

While one set of users talked about suicide prevention, many others talked of property damage, saying the grill was to ensure the fans in the hostel aren't damaged.