IIT Madras Woman Scholar ‘Harassed’ Outside Campus, Worker Arrested – News18

Last Updated:January 15, 2025, 18:11 IST

The woman scholar was accompanied by male students who along with the public caught the accused and handed him over to the police

A woman research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Tuesday was allegedly “harassed” outside the campus by a worker. The accused, who works at a bakery outside the campus, has been arrested by the police, the IIT Madras said in a statement. It also added that it has been extending all necessary support to the woman student.

The incident happened when the scholar went to a tea shop near the campus in the Velachery-Taramani area on January 14. The woman scholar was accompanied by male students who along with the public caught the accused and handed him over to the police, news agency PTI reported.

“The male students accompanying the woman scholar, and public at the spot, caught hold of the culprit and called the police. The police apprehended the accused and informed the Institute. The accused works in a bakery outside campus and has no connection with IIT Madras,” the institute said.

The institute has installed CCTV cameras across the campus, the statement added. It has also taken several measures to ensure the safety and security of all the students. Furthermore, the students have been advised by IIT Madras to take precautions while going outside, the report added.

ALSO READ | Third-year IIT Kharagpur Student Found Dead In Hostel, Investigation Underway

Meanwhile, a University of Delhi Professor has been suspended from teaching for six weeks following allegations of sexually harassing a minor female student. Dhaniram who teaches at the Commerce Department of Ramjas College has also resigned from his position as the Joint Dean of Student Welfare at Delhi University (DU) amid growing protests. “The faculty member has been suspended from teaching for the next 4 to 6 weeks while the ICC conducts its investigation,” Ramjas Principal Ajay Arora said. A violent clash broke out at the college last week after a group of students, reportedly armed with sticks and iron rods, attacked others who were protesting against the teacher.