Bengaluru engineering student arrested for raping senior in men’s washroom on campus

Engineering student arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly raping senior in men’s washroom on campus; case registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A 21-year-old male engineering student from a private college in Basavanagudi, South Bengaluru, has been arrested for allegedly raping a senior female student on the college premises. The incident reportedly took place inside a men’s washroom on campus during the lunch break on October 10.

The accused, identified as Jeevan Gowda, is a fifth-semester student. The complainant, a seventh-semester student, filed a police report on October 15 after confiding in two friends and informing her parents. According to officials, the two had known each other for about three months after attending a common class due to the victim’s academic backlog.

According to the police, the complainant is a seventh-semester student. Due to a backlog in one of her subjects, she had been attending a fifth-semester class, where she became acquainted with the accused around three months ago. Their interaction was mostly academic, but the situation escalated unexpectedly on the day of the incident.

Based on the FIR filed with the Hanumanthanagar police, the female student told authorities that she had a class in the morning at 8:55 a.m. She had informed Jeevan Gowda that she would meet him later to collect some personal items. Around 1:30 p.m., during the lunch break, he called her and asked her to meet him in their block.

After meeting, she stated that he took her to the seventh floor of the architecture block, where he allegedly behaved aggressively. She tried to leave, but he followed her to the sixth floor and then forcibly pulled her into the men’s washroom, locking the door behind them.

Engineering student arrested: Details from the complaint and investigation

Inside the washroom, she alleged that Gowda took her mobile phone and kept it in his pocket, especially after noticing an incoming call from her friend. She told police that he then sexually assaulted her between 1:30 p.m. and 1:50 p.m.

Later that same day, the accused allegedly contacted her again and asked whether she “wanted pills”  a reference that has been included in the complaint. At the time, the victim did not report the incident due to fear and emotional trauma. However, with the support of two close friends and her parents, she approached the police five days later, on October 15.

The Hanumanthanagar police registered a case under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with rape-related offences. Jeevan Gowda was arrested soon after the complaint was filed and remains in police custody while the investigation is ongoing.

During questioning, the accused maintained that the act was consensual. However, police officials have stated that all aspects of the case are being examined, including statements from witnesses, medical reports, and CCTV footage from the college premises. Forensic evidence and digital records are also being reviewed to support the investigation.

Campus reactions after engineering student arrested on serious charge

Students at the institution have expressed deep concern after hearing that an engineering student was arrested for an incident that occurred during class hours.

College authorities have not issued an official public statement yet, but sources indicate that internal safety reviews are underway. The alleged incident has triggered concern among students and faculty, especially because it occurred during college hours in an academic building.

Students have expressed shock over the lack of immediate awareness of the situation and are now calling for stronger safety measures on campus. The case has also sparked broader discussions around safety for women in educational institutions, and how colleges can build better systems for reporting and preventing such incidents.

Police have assured that a fair and thorough investigation will be carried out, and any further action will be based on the evidence collected. Support systems for the victim have also been arranged, with counseling made available if required. Also Read: Bengaluru student rapes senior on college campus, later asks if she needs pill

Conclusion

The arrest of a Bengaluru engineering student for allegedly raping his senior inside a men’s washroom on campus is now under detailed investigation by city police. With serious charges filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, officials are treating the matter with urgency. The focus remains on uncovering the full truth and ensuring safety and accountability within educational institutions.