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Jun 27, 2025
Sexual assault on IIT-Madras student, staff arrested
A 20-year-old woman interning at IIT Madras was sexually harassed on campus by Roshan Kumar, a 22-year-old food court employee.
On June 25, near the Open Air Theatre, Kumar—who was supposed to be off-duty—allegedly pulled her hair and threatened her with a wooden stick.
The intern managed to escape and quickly alerted campus security.
TL;DR
Kumar now in police custody
Security staff caught Kumar right after the incident and handed him over to police.
He's now facing charges under Section 75 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and local laws.
IIT Madras has stressed its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment, promising to keep campus safe for everyone while police continue their investigation.