New Delhi: A day scholar Kashmiri student at Jamia Millia Islamia was allegedly molested outside the university premises on Sunday night, promping police action. The incident occurred near Gate No.8 of the university, where the acuused, identified as Aabid, a resident of Nuh, Haryana, and a cook employed at the J&K hostel mess, allegedly molested the student.

According to a senior police officer stated that the complainant was walking on the footpath around the campus when the accused approached her. The accused was detained shortly after the incident, and the student’s statement was officially recorded the following day. Cases pertaining to the use of criminal force with the intent to outrage a woman’s modesty have been booked under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

In an official statement the university noted, the university described the incident as “unfortunate and strongly condemnable.” And stated that immediate action had been taken. The university claimed that the accused as apprehended on Sunday night and that senior official, including the Vice- Chancellor, had been making regular rounds to ensure the safety and reassurance of students, particularly women. Additional patrol were reportedly carried out across the campus to maintain security.

All India Students’ Association (AISA) criticized the university’s handling of the incidents, alleging that it took place in full view of campus security personnel who failed to act. AISA in its statement said that the safety on campus is a basic right and not a privilege, urging the university to adopt immediate and inclusive safety measures for all students, especially women and those from marginalized communities.

The student group also called for a transparent investigation, strict legal action against the accused, and accountability for the security staff allegedly present during the assault.

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Hyderabad, May 5 (PTI): Sunrisers Hyderabad were eliminated from the play-offs race after their Indian Premier League fixture against Delhi Capitals was called off due to heavy rain following the first innings here on Monday.

Pat Cummins-led SRH pace attack ran through the DC batting line-up to limit the visitors to 133/7 before rain dashed the slim hopes of the home team. Both teams shared a point each for the abandoned game.

With 13 points from 11 games, DC remain in contention for a top-four spot.

After reaching the final last year, it was a season to forget for SRH who could not replicate their ballistic run of 2024 with the bat. Having collected only seven points from 11 matches, SRH will now be playing for pride.

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were already eliminated from the competition.

Before rain lashed the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, the hosts put up a clinical effort with the ball and were on course for only their fourth win of the season until rain arrived, creating large puddles of water on the outfield. The match officials decided to call off the game at 11.10 pm local time.

The shot selection of Delhi Capitals' batters contributed to their downfall after being put in to bat.

They were left reeling at 29 for five in 7.1 overs with captain Cummins causing the maximum damage.

Cummins had Karun Nair caught behind on the very first ball of the match with a good length ball around the off-stump. It was a rather loose shot from the DC batter first up.

Faf du Plessis departed in Cummins' following over, a failed attempt to put the relentless Australian away for a boundary. Not getting any loose ball from Cummins, the South Africa went for a pull on the charge only to be caught by the wicket-keeper.

Cummins' third victim was Abhishek Porel who was caught after mistiming a flick.

Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat then got into the act by dismissing Axar Patel and K L Rahul respectively. The in-form Rahul went for a drive on the up but ended up edging it to Ishan Kishan behind the stumps.

It was one way traffic until Tristian Stubbs (41 not out off 36) and impact player Ashutosh Sharma (41 off 26) combined to take DC to a respectable total. They shared a 66-run stand off 45 balls.

Sharma was able to break the shackles by depositing leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari for a couple of sixes over long-on in the 15th over.

Stubbs did not look as comfortable as Sharma in the middle but managed to provide much needed support to the latter. The South African could find only four boundaries with the last one coming off the final ball of the innings.