Allegation of Deception: IIT-Kanpur Analyst Accuses Colleague of Rape

A 24-year-old tribal analyst at IIT-Kanpur has accused her colleague of rape under the pretext of marriage. An FIR was filed, and the institute formed a team to investigate. The accused, yet to be arrested, denies the charges. Both parties work at the C3i Hub.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kanpur | Updated: 30-01-2025 18:47 IST | Created: 30-01-2025 18:47 IST
Allegation of Deception: IIT-Kanpur Analyst Accuses Colleague of Rape
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In a troubling development at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, a 24-year-old analyst has accused a colleague of rape under false promises of marriage, police reported on Thursday.

The woman, a member of the Scheduled Tribe community and working on a cyber security project, filed an FIR at Kalyanpur Police Station. A team from IIT-Kanpur is probing the matter, with her medical examination completed and her statement recorded.

IIT-Kanpur assures that allegations are handled seriously and promises due process. Both involved are employees of C3i Hub, seeking adherence to privacy during ongoing inquiries.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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