IIT-Kanpur Analyst Alleges Sexual Assault; Investigation Underway

A female analyst at IIT-Kanpur has accused a colleague of rape under the guise of marriage. The 24-year-old tribal woman's complaint has prompted an FIR and an internal investigation by the institute. The accused, from Indore, is yet to be arrested.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kanpur | Updated: 30-01-2025 16:31 IST | Created: 30-01-2025 16:28 IST
IIT-Kanpur Analyst Alleges Sexual Assault; Investigation Underway
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An analyst at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has accused her colleague of sexual assault, claiming he promised marriage as a pretext. The woman, from a Scheduled Tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, has filed a complaint leading to an FIR.

The alleged incidents of rape by the 25-year-old colleague, an engineer from Indore, have prompted the IIT-Kanpur administration to form a six-member panel for an internal investigation. Assistant Commissioner of Police Abhishek Pandey confirmed the woman's year-long employment at the institute.

The accused remains at large as the police continue their investigation, with the woman's medical examination completed and her statement recorded. IIT-Kanpur has vowed to take appropriate action based on the findings of the internal probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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