Engineering student arrested in Bengaluru college rape case; six chilling details emerge — forced kiss, call about ‘pill’, delayed complaint and absence of CCTV complicate probe.
A disturbing case from a private Bengaluru engineering college has brought renewed focus on campus safety and the challenges survivors face when reporting sexual violence. According to police records, the incident occurred on October 10 and involved a fifth-semester student who allegedly lured a seventh-semester peer during lunch, attempted a forced kiss and then forcibly took her to a men’s toilet where the assault is said to have taken place. The accused — identified by police as a 22-year-old student — was arrested and remanded to judicial custody after the survivor filed a complaint on October 15 with family support.
Six practical details shape the ongoing investigation: the accused and survivor knew each other from classes; the assault reportedly began after a lunch-time conversation near the architecture block; the accused allegedly dragged the survivor to a sixth-floor men’s washroom; the phone of the survivor rang during the assault and was reportedly taken away; the accused later contacted the survivor asking if she needed a “pill”; and crucially, there were no CCTV cameras on the floor to corroborate events, prompting forensic steps and witness interviews.
The delayed reporting — five days after the assault — underscores common barriers survivors face: shock, fear, stigma and the need for family support before approaching police. The case has also prompted political reaction and renewed calls for colleges to strengthen safety measures: CCTV coverage in public spaces, safer campus escort policies, counselling services, and clear reporting channels. As authorities pursue forensic tests and statements from classmates and staff, legal experts say prompt evidence preservation and sensitive police handling will be vital for a robust probe and survivor welfare.
