IIT Powai student raped by employee

A 26-year-old IIT Powai PHD student was allegedly raped on campus by a member of the staff on Saturday morning. At the time of going to press late Sunday night,the Powai police were in the process of recording the statement of the victim.

The police said the victim is currently receiving treatment at Rajawadi hospital. After recording her statement,the police said they would register a complaint under Indian Penal Code section 376 for rape against the accused.

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The woman was admitted to the hospital in a serious condition. Only after she was in a position to speak on late Sunday night,we approached her to record her statement, said an official from Powai police station.

The police said a medical test would be conducted on the victim to confirm that she was raped. Further investigation is underway.