Mumbai: Man Arrested For Sexually Assaulting IIT Student

Mumbai, 18th February 2023: Powai police arrested Subhro Banerjee (MNC Official), who sexually assaulted a postgraduate student at IIT, Powai, on Friday. Both were introduced through an app. It has been alleged in the complaint that the accused used to sexually assault the victim student while chanting mantras. A 33-year-old student studying at IIT lodged a complaint at the Powai police station on 25th October last year.

Based on the complaint, the Powai police have registered a case under the Anti-Narcotics Act, Information and Technology Act, Witchcraft Act, unnatural torture, and attempt to murder and started further investigation. The accused opened various social media accounts and sent obscene videos and photographs. The student has alleged that he made her a sexual slave by making her video calls and forcing her to remain naked while forcing unnatural torture. This abuse has been going on for the past three years. Finally, the police arrested Banerjee on Friday.

Banerjee holds a key position in a large company. Powai Police is conducting further investigation into this matter. Circle-10 Deputy Commissioner Maheshwar Reddy was asked about the matter and he confirmed the news of Banerjee’s arrest.