A woman research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras was reportedly harassed outside the campus by a worker and male students accompanying her. Following this the general public handed him over to the police, the premium institute said today, Wednesday, January 15.

Further, the statement said the scholar was 'reportedly harassed' on January 14 evening at a tea shop outside the campus in the Velachery-Taramani area.  "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," the statement stated.

It is learnt that the accused works in a bakery outside campus and has no connection with IIT Madras.

In an attempt to take precautionary measures for the safety of the institute students, IIT Madras has installed CCTV cameras across the campus and has taken adequate measures to ensure the safety and security of all. Additionally, the institute has also advised students to take precautions while going outside, adding that it has been extending all necessary support to the woman student.

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In other news, a recent post on Reddit has revived the discussion among IIT aspirants regarding whether it is better to prioritise the prestige of an older IIT or to get into a popular branch, such as Computer Science (CS), at a newer institution.

In the post, which was made in the subreddit r/Btechtards, the author claimed that they are getting a base salary of Rs 60 lakh per annum in the second year of his job after graduating from a less popular branch at IIT Madras, which is one of the most coveted among IITs.