New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) Delhi Police today registered an FIR in the alleged sexual assault of a student of South Asian University (SAU) in the city, an official said.
“A PCR call about the alleged assault was reported around 3 pm in Maidan Garhi police station on Monday, after which a team of officers reached the university campus,” said Ankit Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South).
The DCP said the call was made by someone known to the victim, who reported that she was missing and later was found injured in the premises, adding in his statement further that she was currently being counseled.
“Taking into account the victim’s statement, we have registered an FIR under various sections. The investigation is being conducted with the sensitivity and priority,” the officer noted.
While the student’s formal statement is yet to be recorded, counseling is ongoing, officials noted. An FIR has been filed, and the matter is being examined, according to police.
The charges filed include attempted gang rape, sexual assault, and other related offenses. The identities of the accused have not been disclosed, as the investigation remains at a sensitive stage.
The administration 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 significant shortcomings in South Asian University’s internal security systems.
Raising serious concerns about several areas on the SAU campus, especially those under construction, which reportedly lack proper CCTV coverage and adequate lighting.
According to several students, overlooked areas on campus have led to unsafe encounters. They contend that, while the university promotes its security systems and surveillance, key locations remain unmonitored and vulnerable.
Their protests underscore a demand for immediate security audits and stronger safeguards, particularly in neglected or developing campus zones.
