“A PCR call regarding the alleged assault was reported at around 3 pm in the Maidan Garhi police station on Monday, after which a team of officers reached the university campus,” said Ankit Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
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The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered an FIR in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a student of South Asian University (SAU) in the city, an official said.
“A PCR call regarding the alleged assault was reported at around 3 pm in the Maidan Garhi police station on Monday, after which a team of officers reached the university campus,” said Ankit Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
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According to DCP Chauhan, a call was received from someone known to the victim, who reported that she had gone missing before being found injured later at the premises. She is currently being counseled. “Taking into account the victim’s statement, we have registered an FIR under suitable sections. The investigation is being conducted with utmost sensitivity and priority,” the officer added.
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While the student’s formal statement is yet to be recorded, counselling is ongoing. Now that an FIR has been filed in the case, the matter is being examined, said the police.
The charges filed in the case include attempted gang rape, sexual assault, and other related offences. The identities of the accused have not been disclosed as the investigation remains at a crucial stage.
The management of the university stated that it is working closely with authorities and remains committed to upholding student safety and legal obligations. Students are staging protests on the campus as the incident has exposed shortcomings in South Asian University’s internal security systems.
They raised serious concerns over lack of CCTV coverage and adequate lighting in several areas on the campus, especially those under construction. According to several students, the areas on campus neglected by the authorities are unsafe. While the university promotes its security systems and surveillance, key locations remain unmonitored and vulnerable, They alleged.
Their protests underscore a demand for immediate security audits and stronger safeguards, particularly in neglected or developing campus zones.
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