Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault at South Asian University
A university panel led by Prof Sanjay Chaturvedi is due to submit findings to the registrar within 10 days.
Overview
- A PCR call reached Maidan Garhi police station around 3 p.m., prompting an immediate police response to the South Delhi campus.
- Police said the call was made by someone known to the survivor, who is receiving counselling per DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan.
- The alleged assault was reported near the SAU auditorium on Sunday, October 12, with key details still under investigation.
- South Asian University set up a four-member enquiry committee comprising Sanjay Chaturvedi, Kalpna Ujjainwala, Ritu Gaur, and Kavita Khanna.
- A section of students began a sit-in at the administrative block Monday evening seeking an official statement as the university PR said the administration is cooperating with investigators.