B Tech student allegedly sexually assaulted by batchmate in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 2 (PTI) An engineering student here was allegedly sexually assaulted by her batchmate, police said on Monday.

The collegemate was accused of having a physical relationship with her on the pretext of marriage and threatening to share the private photographs after she expressed her unwillingness to continue their relationship.

A friend of the batchmate also threatened and harassed the victim over the photos, police said.

Based on the complaint filed by the woman's mother, a case was registered at Bachupally police station and the batchmate was taken into custody on Monday, police said. Further investigation is on. PTI VVK VVK ADB