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NDTV
6 hours ago
- NDTV
IIT Madras Intern Sexually Harassed By Food Court Staff
Chennai: A 22-year-old man has been arrested allegedly for sexually harassing an intern at the IITM (Madras), police said on Saturday. The arrested was working at a food court inside the institute and he allegedly sexually harassed a 20-year-old intern on the campus on June 25 night, police said. Taking suo moto cognizance of the offence, the National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Tamil Nadu DGP calling for a fair and time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of BNS, 2023. 'NCW has also directed the authorities to ensure the victim receives immediate medical and psychological support,' the Commission said in a post on the social media platform X on Saturday. The incident occurred around 7.30 pm when the woman intern was walking alone in the campus. According to Kotturpuram police, the man who held a stick went close to her and pulled her hair. Immediately, the intern raised an alarm. The security personnel on the campus rushed to her rescue. The police later identified the suspect as one Roshan Kumar, a native of Maharashtra, who was working at a food court in IIT (M). He was arrested and remanded on June 26. Further investigation is on. Meanwhile, responding to the incident, the IIT (M) stated that an unfortunate incident took place at the IIT Madras campus on June 25, when a contractual employee of a vendor operating on the campus "misbehaved" with a woman student, visiting from other institute. 'The girl raised an alarm and the culprit was held by the institute security and handed over to the local police. IIT (M) has a zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and we are committed to provide a safe and secure campus to all,' the institute said in a statement.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Chennai horror: NCW seeks action in IIT-Madras sexual harassment case, urges support for survivor
The National Commission for Women intervened in a sexual harassment case at IIT Madras. A 20-year-old intern was harassed by a food court employee. The incident occurred on campus. Police arrested Roshan Kumar, a contractual staff member. CHENNAI: The National Commission for Women (NCW) took suo motu cognisance of a sexual harassment case involving a 20-year-old woman intern at the Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) Madras. The Commission Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, wrote to the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu , urging a fair and time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The incident occurred on the IIT-Madras campus on June 25 around 9.15 pm, when the student was walking alone. A food court employee allegedly accosted her and sexually harassed her. The woman managed to escape and raised an alarm, prompting campus security personnel to intervene and detain the suspect. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai The Kotturpuram police arrested Roshan Kumar , 22, a native of Maharashtra, who was employed as a contractual staff member at a food outlet on the campus. He was later remanded in judicial custody. In a statement issued on X (formerly Twitter), the NCW stated that it directed the concerned authorities to ensure the survivor receives immediate medical and psychological assistance. Police confirmed that a case was registered under relevant sections of the Tamil Nadu Women Harassment (Prevention) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beachfront Living in Mumbai at Sunteck Beach Residences Sunteck Realty Learn More Undo 'We are conducting a detailed investigation and gathered evidence including eyewitness accounts and campus security footage,' said an investigation officer. The IIT-M administration has not released a fresh statement following the NCW's intervention but earlier said it has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and is committed to ensuring campus safety. The case remains under active investigation. (The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
The Hindu
8 hours ago
- The Hindu
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of sexual harassment of intern on IIT Madras campus
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the sexual harassment of a 20-year-old woman intern by a food court employee at IIT Madras. NCW Chairperson Vijay Rahatkar has written to the Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu, seeking a fair and time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The NCW also directed the authorities concerned to ensure that the survivor receives immediate medical and psychological support, the commission said in a post on X. On Wednesday (June 25, 2025), Kotturpuram police arrested a 22-year-old youth, a staffer at the food court on the campus, on charges of sexually harassing the student. According to police sources, the incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when the survivor was walking alone on campus. She managed to escape from the attacker's clutches and raised an alarm. The security personnel on duty responded quickly, came to her aid, and apprehended the suspect, who was later handed over to the police. The police arrested the youth who has been identified as Roshan Kumar, 22, of Maharashtra, a contractual employee of a vendor operating on the varsity campus.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Woman intern sexually assaulted on IIT Madras campus; man arrested after two days
CHENNAI: A 20-year-old woman intern was accosted and sexually assaulted on IIT Madras campus by a food court employee on June 25. Two days later, the Kotturpuram police tracked down the culprit – Roshan Kumar of Mumbai, working at Mumbai Chat for the past six months – and arrested him on Friday. While IIT-M's official statement later on Friday evening said its security personnel traced Roshan Kumar, 22, and handed him over to police, the latter said that on receiving a complaint from the IIT-M management, they took over the probe, scanned CCTV camera footage and arrested the culprit. According to police, the woman, who is from another institute and is undergoing an internship at IIT-M, was walking near the institute's open-air theatre around 9.15pm on Wednesday when she was accosted by a man who threatened her with a stick, pulled her hair and molested her. She managed to raise an alarm and escape and reported the incident to campus security. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai When the campus security personnel launched a search for the culprit, he hid behind some bushes and escaped. The authorities later alerted the Kotturpuram police, who collected CCTV camera footage and other technical evidence. The footage showed Kumar approaching the theatre area shortly before the woman arrived. Although Kumar had reported sick and was on leave on the day of the crime, he was seen loitering near the open-air theatre, where he targeted the survivor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Based on evidence, Roshan Kumar was taken into custody and was booked for offences such as threatening and attacking the student and outraging her modesty under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. He was later remanded in judicial custody. Later in the evening, IIT Madras released a statement saying: 'An unfortunate incident happened on June 25 where a contractual employee of a vendor operating on campus misbehaved with a woman student visiting from another institute. She raised an alarm, and the culprit was apprehended by the institute's security and handed over to police. IIT Madras has zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and is committed to ensuring a safe and secure campus. ' Further investigation is on.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Youth killed, minor girl injured in Jehanabad celebratory firing
Patna: A 17-year-old youth was killed and a 12-year-old girl was seriously injured in a celebratory firing during a dance programme of a wedding at Korma village under Ghosi police station area in Jehanabad district on Saturday night. The youth, Roshan Kumar, son of Rajesh Yadav of Korma village, was rushed to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) for treatment but he succumbed to his injuries, while the injured girl was undergoing treatment at the hospital. She is the daughter of Judagi Bind of the same village, police said. Sadar SDPO, Sanjeev Kumar, said, "The shooter is Vijay's brother-in-law's son, who is on the run after the incident, while the girl's entire family has left their home. The police are investigating the matter and arrests will be made soon." It was the wedding of Vijay Bind's daughter and the baraat had come from Dina Bigaha village under Makhadumpur police station area, he station house officer (SHO), Dadan Prasad, said a dance programme was underway at the wedding venue. Meanwhile, three unidentified youths climbed on the stage and started firing with a double-barrelled gun. A boy and a girl, who were watching the event, sustained bullet injuries in their stomach. "The injured youth and the girl were rushed to the sadar hospital for treatment. From there, the youth was referred to the PMCH where the doctors declared him dead. An FIR has been filed on the statements of the deceased's family against unidentified persons. Raids are being carried out to nab the accused," the SHO added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
