New Delhi – Police investigating the alleged gang rape of an 18-year-old student at South Asian University Delhi have questioned over 100 individuals, including security guards, staff members, and students. Despite extensive questioning and CCTV footage analysis, no arrests have been made in the case that has raised serious concerns about campus safety at the prestigious institution.
Details of the South Asian University Delhi Incident
The complainant, a first-year BTech student at South Asian University Delhi, reported being sexually assaulted by four unidentified men, including a security guard, inside the campus on Sunday evening. An FIR was registered based on the victim’s statement on Tuesday, two days after the alleged incident occurred at the south Delhi campus.
According to the FIR filed in the South Asian University Delhi case, the victim had been receiving threatening emails from an unknown address for two to three days prior to the incident. These emails demanded that she meet outside the hostel, creating a pattern of harassment that preceded the alleged assault.
Morphed Images and Blackmail Tactics
On Sunday, the student received morphed obscene photographs of herself via WhatsApp and Telegram, created using her display picture. The threatening messages accompanying these images warned that the photos would be circulated among students at South Asian University Delhi if she failed to appear at Gate Number 3.
The complaint states that at the designated location, in an empty room near the convocation centre at South Asian University Delhi, a guard, a middle-aged man, and two younger men sexually assaulted her. The alleged assailants fled when they heard people exiting the nearby mess hall, according to the victim’s account.
Extensive Police Investigation Underway
A senior police officer handling the South Asian University Delhi case confirmed the scale of the investigation on Wednesday. “There are allegations against the four men who are yet to be identified as well as the staff members who tried to suppress the matter. We have taken her statement and already called around 100 people. Around 67 of them are guards and security personnel, others are staffers and some are students,” the officer stated.
The individuals questioned in connection with the South Asian University Delhi incident were asked about the victim and the events of that evening. Police are working to establish a comprehensive timeline and identify the perpetrators.
CCTV Footage Analysis and Digital Evidence
Investigators examining the South Asian University Delhi case have reviewed more than 40 CCTV cameras installed across the campus. The police officer confirmed that they had identified three spots where the victim was seen on the night of the alleged incident, helping to corroborate parts of her account.
“We are yet to ascertain the sequence of events. Since the woman said a guard assaulted her, we have questioned all guards and are also taken their phones to verify their mobile location at the time of the incident,” the senior police officer explained regarding the South Asian University Delhi investigation.
The digital forensics team is also examining the threatening emails and messages sent to the victim. An investigator revealed significant progress in this aspect of the South Asian University Delhi case: “We don’t know the sender yet but we have found that the email was sent by someone from inside the college. We will soon identify the culprit.”
Allegations of Administrative Negligence
The FIR in the South Asian University Delhi case includes serious allegations against the university’s administration. According to the complaint, administrative officials were dismissive of the victim’s account and allegedly prevented her from contacting her mother or anyone outside the campus.
This alleged attempt to suppress the matter at South Asian University Delhi has become a separate focus of the police investigation. A PCR call was eventually made by the victim’s friend on Monday afternoon, approximately 24 hours after the alleged assault occurred, raising questions about the immediate response and support provided to the victim.
Security Concerns at South Asian University Delhi
The incident has highlighted significant security vulnerabilities at South Asian University Delhi, particularly regarding the screening and monitoring of security personnel who are meant to protect students. The fact that a security guard is among the accused has raised serious questions about background verification and oversight procedures.
The case also raises concerns about the response protocols at South Asian University Delhi when students report serious crimes. The alleged attempts by administrative staff to prevent the victim from seeking outside help, if proven true, would represent a serious breach of duty and potentially obstruction of justice.
Challenges in Identification and Evidence Collection
Despite questioning 100 individuals connected to South Asian University Delhi, police face challenges in identifying the suspects. The empty room where the assault allegedly occurred and the timing of the incident—when fewer people were present on campus—have complicated the investigation.
Investigators are relying on a combination of CCTV footage, mobile location data from questioned individuals, and digital forensics of the threatening communications. The discovery that the threatening emails originated from within the campus has narrowed the search parameters but has not yet led to identification of specific suspects.
Next Steps in Investigation
As the investigation into the South Asian University Delhi case continues, police are expected to complete their analysis of mobile phone data from security personnel and conduct additional questioning based on findings from CCTV footage and digital evidence. The identification of suspects and any arrests are awaited as authorities work to bring those responsible to justice.
