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Crime
Medical student assaulted and locked in washroom after rejecting love proposal in Gwalior
✍️ Amar Ujala · Gwalior
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:36 AM
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A medical college student in Gwalior was allegedly beaten and confined in a girls' washroom after she turned down a classmate's romantic overture, according to police reports.
Gwalior police have registered a case of assault and harassment involving a female medical student. According to the complaint, a fellow student approached the woman with a romantic proposal, which she rejected. In response, the accused allegedly forced her into the girls' washroom, physically assaulted her and threatened her life.
The victim reported the incident to campus authorities, who forwarded the matter to the local police. Investigators have taken statements from both parties and are seeking additional witnesses from the college premises.
The accused has been identified as a senior student of the same medical college. He is currently being held for questioning, and the police have warned that any further intimidation will attract strict legal action under the Indian Penal Code.
The case highlights growing concerns about safety and harassment on educational campuses in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have urged institutions to strengthen security measures and provide prompt redressal mechanisms for such complaints.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The victim reported the incident to campus authorities, who forwarded the matter to the local police. Investigators have taken statements from both parties and are seeking additional witnesses from the college premises.
The accused has been identified as a senior student of the same medical college. He is currently being held for questioning, and the police have warned that any further intimidation will attract strict legal action under the Indian Penal Code.
The case highlights growing concerns about safety and harassment on educational campuses in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities have urged institutions to strengthen security measures and provide prompt redressal mechanisms for such complaints.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.