India – June 28, 2025 – The sexual assault of a 20-year-old woman pursuing an internship at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has shaken the entire academic community. The shameful incident took place on Wednesday, June 25, at around 7:30 pm, when the victim was walking alone on the campus.
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Soon after the incident, the Kotturpuram police took swift action and arrested the accused Roshan Kumar (22 years). He is a contractual employee at a food court on the IIT-M campus and is said to be a resident of Maharashtra.
Details of the incident
According to the police and preliminary reports, the victim who has come to IIT Madras for an internship from another institute, was walking alone on the campus when the accused allegedly threatened her with a stick, pulled her hair and sexually assaulted her.
The woman immediately raised an alarm, which prompted the campus security team to swung into action and she was rescued immediately.
Institute's statement
IIT Madras issued an official statement regarding the incident, confirming the "unfortunate incident". The statement said that the security team of the institute immediately caught the accused and handed him over to the local police.
The institute also reiterated that it follows a 'Zero Tolerance Policy' towards sexual harassment and is committed to keeping its campus safe and secure.
Legal action and arrest
On Thursday, June 26, based on the victim's complaint and possible CCTV footage, the police arrested Roshan Kumar and sent him to judicial custody.
A case has been registered against him under relevant sections of the Indian Justice Code (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita - BNS), 2023 and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998.
NCW took suo motu cognizance
On Saturday, June 28, the National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognizance of the incident. Commission Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, demanding a fair and time-bound investigation into the matter.
The NCW has also directed that the victim be provided immediate medical and mental counselling support.
Current Status
The police investigation is still underway and more information is awaited. The police are investigating the scene, collecting eyewitness statements and other technical evidence.
Summary of Analysis:
This incident once again reminds us how important it is to ensure women's safety in educational institutions. It is worrying that such incidents have taken place even in a prestigious institute like IIT Madras, but the victim's promptness and the promptness of the security personnel took the matter seriously. Now it remains to be seen how effective and quick the justice process is.
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