The Delhi Police has arrested a former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student for allegedly molesting and trying to rape another 21-year-old JNU student, on Monday night inside the Narmada hostel in its campus.
Police said that the accused lived in nearby Munirka in a rented accommodation and was looking for a job. "The victim, a first year BA student told the police that she was invited for the party by one of her friends, Gaurav, in room no —121 and 136 in Narmada Hostel on June 3. He also invited Prabhat along with other students. In the party, she was forced to consume alcohol," a senior police officer said.
After the party, when other students left, Prabhat locked the door from inside and molested her. He tried to sexually assault her but she managed to escape.
The accused then fled from the spot. "On June 4, the matter was informed to Dr G Srinivas, warden of Narmada Hostel and later to Delhi Police," the officer added.
The victim was later taken to a nearby hospital for medical examination. "Based on the victim's statement, a case was registered under Section 376, 511 of the Indian Penal Code at Vasant Kunj (North) Police station of South Delhi. The accused was arrested on Wednesday evening," an officer said.