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Time of India
3 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
5 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.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
NCW takes suo moto cognisance of alleged sexual assault of intern in IIT Madras campus
National Commission for Women on Saturday has taken suo moto cognisance regarding the alleged sexual harassment of an intern at IIT Madras campus, urging Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police for a fair and time bound investigation and directing the authorities to ensure that psychological support is given to the victim. NCW takes suo moto cognisance of the "sexual harassment" of an intern at IIT Madras.(Representative image) The accused, Roushan Kumar (22), was arrested by Chennai police on June 27 for allegedly harassing the woman by using a stick and pulling her hair, according to officials. Releasing a statement on X (formerly Twitter), NCW said, 'National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report regarding the sexual harassment of a 20-year-old woman intern at IIT-Madras by a food court employee on campus.' Calling for a fair and time-bound investigation along with ensuring psychological support to the victim, the statement added, "Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the DGP, Tamil Nadu, calling for a fair and time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of BNS, 2023. NCW has also directed the authorities to ensure." All India Students' Federation has also announced a protest, calling for ensuring women safety in the campus at 11 AM on Saturday. According to officials, on the night of June 26, around 9.20 PM, the accused used a stick and pulled the woman's hair, according to complainant. The accused is working in the campus' Isthara food court. Based on the complaint and evidence collected, the accused was arrested, officials said. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
Hans India
9 hours ago
- Hans India
Kolkata Shocker: Law student raped inside college
Kolkata: A student was allegedly raped inside the premises of a Kolkata-based law college on the night of Wednesday, leading to the arrest of three men, two students and a staff member who is also an alumnus of the institution. Police identified the accused as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay alias Pramit Mukherjee (20). According to FIR, one of them committed penetrative sexual assault while the others abetted the crime. All three were named in the FIR based on the survivor's complaint. The incident reportedly occurred between 7:30pm and 10:50pm on Wednesday at a location inside the college premises. Following the complaint, the victim underwent a preliminary medical examination at Calcutta National Medical College (CNMC). Several witnesses were questioned, and their statements recorded. The spot was secured and preserved for forensic examination. Manojit and Zaib were arrested on Thursday around 7:20pm and 7:35pm, respectively, near Siddhartha Shankar Sishu Roy Udyan at Talbagan Crossing, and their mobile phones were seized. The third accused, Pramit, was taken into custody from his residence in the early hours of Friday. His phone was also confiscated. All three were produced before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) court in Alipore, South 24 Parganas, on Thursday. The court sent them to four days of police custody for further investigation. NCW takes cognisance The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognisance of the incident and asked the West Bengal Police to conduct a thorough and time-bound investigation, ensuring justice for the survivor. Later in the day, the ruling TMC issued a statement condemning the incident. "We unequivocally condemn the tragic rape incident at South Calcutta Law College. Kolkata police have swiftly apprehended all 3 accused, and the full weight of the law will be brought to bear, ensuring the most severe measures are imposed on those found guilty," the party said in a post on X. "This tragedy once again underscores the urgent need for the implementation of the Aparajita Anti-Rape Bill to establish a strong deterrent against sexual offences, emphasising the necessity for speedy investigations, swift trials, and stringent punishments.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Kolkata Law College rape case: Three arrested; NCW seeks report
Three persons were arrested on charges of allegedly raping a woman inside a law college premises in Kolkata and have been remanded to police custody till July 1, Kolkata Police said. The incident happened on Wednesday night but it came to light today. The National Commission for Women (NCW) had taken suo motu cognizance of the incident and has also sought a report from the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma on the matter and directed him to send the report to the Commission within the next three days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More 'Kasba Police Station responded swiftly and decisively to a complaint of sexual assault involving a female law student in Kasba. An FIR was registered without delay, and within 1 hour, all three accused named in the complaint were apprehended. They have been remanded to police custody till 01.07.2025. The investigation is being pursued with utmost seriousness, professionalism, and sensitivity. We appeal to the public and digital platforms to refrain from circulating unverified or misleading content that could hinder the judicial process or compromise the dignity of those involved,' DCP Jadavpur Division Bidisha Kalita said in a statement. State Minister of Women & Child Welfare Sashi Panja said, "We stand by the woman in this situation. There should not be any politics on this." Live Events As per the statement, the NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Verma expressing deep concern over the event and directed the latter to ensure an immediate and time-bound investigation into the matter under the relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'She has also stressed the need to extend full medical, psychological, and legal assistance to the victim, along with compensation under Section 396 of BNSS. The Commission has sought a detailed action-taken report within 3 days,' the NCW statement read. BJP demands CM's resignation BJP Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari demanded resignation of state Chief Minister on the gangrape issue. 'The law & order situation in Kolkata has collapsed. She will also announce compensation. The Chief Minister has no right to remain in her chair,' Adhikari said. BJP Malviya, in his X Handle, posted, 'The horror of RG Kar hasn't faded, and yet such heinous crimes continue to rise daily in Bengal. Under Mamata Banerjee's rule, West Bengal has become a nightmare for women. Rape has turned into a routine tragedy.' BJP's state president in West Bengal Sukanta Majumdar claimed that the main accused was an active student leader of Trinamool Congress and had associations with top ruling party leaders. Trinamool Congress Mayor-in-Council Debasish Deb said it was an unfortunate incident and he was not aware if the person was associated with Trinamool student's union. Major protests erupt by Left-union SFI and DYFI. The protestors raised slogans and were engaged in a scuffle with police in front of Kasba Police Station. Several Left protestors were also injured.
