A young couple allegedly found a hidden camera concealed inside an electric plug point in their hotel room in Malad East, raising serious concerns over guest safety and privacy. Police said the incident took place at A1 Hotel, on the third floor of Pragati Shopping Centre on Daftari Road. The complainant, a 21-year-old woman, had checked in with her fiancé on December 27 and was allotted room no. A-3 around 9.40 pm.

At around 9 am the next day, the woman noticed a wire protruding from an unused socket near the room door. On inspection, a mini camera was found hidden inside the plug point. The couple immediately alerted police by dialling 103.