India • Jun 27, 2025

Mumbai man arrested for harassment at IIT Madras

A 22-year-old food stall vendor at IIT Madras, Roshan Kumar, was arrested after allegedly harassing a female student on June 25.
The incident happened near the "Mumbai Chat" stall, where he reportedly approached her with a stick and pulled her hair.

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Vendor approached student with stick

The student escaped and immediately alerted campus security, who quickly detained the vendor and handed him over to police.
IIT Madras emphasized its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment and commitment to student safety.
A police complaint has been filed, and an investigation is in progress.