Bengaluru Student Arrested for Alleged Campus Assault

In a deeply troubling incident that has shaken South Bengaluru’s academic community, a 21-year-old engineering student has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a senior classmate inside a men’s washroom at a private college. The case has reignited discussions about campus safety and student protection.

According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident occurred on October 10. The victim, a seventh-semester student, had met the accused, a sixth-semester classmate, during the lunch break to exchange academic materials. Allegedly, the accused forcibly took the victim into the men’s washroom, locked the door, and assaulted her between 1:30 pm and 1:50 pm. Reports indicate the accused also confiscated the victim’s phone to prevent her from seeking help.

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The victim, initially hesitant to report the assault due to fear and social stigma, confided in close friends and family. They assisted her in filing a complaint at the Hanumanthanagar police station on October 15. The accused has since been arrested and remanded to judicial custody, while investigations continue.

Authorities have noted that the floor where the incident occurred lacked CCTV coverage, making immediate evidence collection challenging. However, forensic and digital investigations are underway to support the case.

This incident has raised serious concerns over campus security measures, particularly in monitoring isolated areas such as washrooms and corridors. Students and parents are urging educational institutions to implement stricter safety protocols to prevent such events in the future.