Chennai: A woman research of IIT-Madras was harassed by a person outside the campus at a tea shop on Tuesday evening.
Male students accompanying her nabbed him and handed him over the police.
In a statemnet here, the IIT-Madras said it was extending all suppor to the student.
"A woman research scholar of IIT Madras was reportedly harassed last evening, January 14 2025 around 5.30 pm, at a tea-shop *OUTSIDE* the campus in the Velachery-Taramani region."
"The male students accompanying the woman scholar, and public at the spot, caught hold of the culprit and called the police. The police apprehended the accused and informed the Institute", it said.
The accused works in a bakery outside the campus and has no connection with IIT Madras, it said.
The statement said IIT Madras has installed CCTV cameras across the campus and has taken adequate measures to ensure the safety and security of its inhabitants.
Students are also advised to take precautions while going outside, it added.
The Institute is extending all necessary support to the woman student, the statement said.