Female Student Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at South Asian University in Delhi: Investigation Underway

South Asian University has officially condemned the "alleged horrific act of sexual violence" that occurred on campus.

New Delhi:

Intense outrage erupted across Delhi's South Asian University (SAU) campus late Monday following reports of a female student being allegedly sexually assaulted.

According to the victim's complaint, four individuals attempted to gang-rape her at a construction site on the university grounds on Sunday. She reported that the assailants tore her clothing and inappropriately touched her during the attack.

Senior police officer Ankit Chauhan confirmed that authorities received a call regarding the incident around 3 pm from someone acquainted with the survivor.

A close associate of the survivor revealed to NDTV that prior to this incident, she had been receiving anonymous emails and messages demanding sexual favors.

The perpetrators also allegedly used artificial intelligence technology to create morphed images of the victim.

Police have registered a case against unidentified individuals, including a security guard and others, with charges related to attempted gang rape. Investigators are currently reviewing CCTV footage from various campus locations to identify the perpetrators.

The South Asian University issued a strong condemnation of the "alleged horrific act of sexual violence" on their campus.

"The South Asian University condemns this alleged act of sexual violence, in the strongest terms and in one voice. We stand with our students, and assure them of our full support. SAU has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment and all forms of violence against women. We strongly condemn, and stand in support, and solidarity," the university posted on X.

In an overnight statement, SAU officials committed to full cooperation with law enforcement authorities.

"The university stands with our community during this difficult time. We are working closely with the police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation," the statement read.

SAU has also formed an inquiry committee to investigate the incident.

Classes were suspended Tuesday morning as counseling sessions were arranged for affected students, and additional security measures were implemented throughout the campus.