Man from Bengaluru Apprehended for Sexual Assault of College Student, who was His Paying Guest.
In Bengaluru, a disturbing trend of alleged sexual assaults against students living in paying guest (PG) accommodations has come to light. The latest incident involves a 37-year-old man named Ashraf R, who was arrested for allegedly raping a college student in her early 20s.
According to reports, the student had moved into Ashraf's PG accommodation just 10 days prior to the incident. On Monday night, around 12:41 AM, Ashraf called the student out under the pretext of talking. However, he forcibly took her to a nearby building and sexually assaulted her. The exact location where the incident took place is unknown, but it occurred in a room.
When the student refused Ashraf's advances, he forced her into a car and drove her to the room. Unfortunately, the student could not send her location to a friend during the incident. The nature of the sexual assault is not specified in the provided paragraph.
Following the incident, the victim's friends confronted Ashraf and reported the crime to the police, leading to his arrest and judicial custody. An FIR has been registered against him.
Interestingly, this is not the first time a PG owner in Bengaluru has been accused of such a heinous crime. In June 2025, a 21-year-old nursing student was allegedly raped by her PG owner at BTM Layout II Stage.
The pattern of abuse within educational environments in Bengaluru is concerning, with cases of college staff, including two lecturers and a friend, raping and blackmailing a student also coming to light recently (source [3]).
These cases have prompted police investigations and increased public awareness about the vulnerability of students residing in PG accommodations and the need for stricter safeguards.
In a separate incident, another PG owner, Ravi Teja Reddy, is alleged to have raped a 21-year-old nursing student. The reason for the alleged rape by Ravi Teja Reddy is that the student was accused of stealing from another resident. However, no specific date for the filing of the complaint against Ravi Teja Reddy is provided in the paragraph.
These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the need for stricter measures to protect students and ensure their safety in PG accommodations and educational institutions. It is crucial that everyone takes steps to ensure the safety and well-being of students, particularly in light of these concerning trends.
Sources: [1] The New Indian Express, "Bengaluru: PG owner arrested for raping college student", August 3, 2025. [2] Deccan Herald, "PG owner arrested for raping college student in Bengaluru", August 3, 2025. [3] The Times of India, "Two lecturers, a friend raped, blackmailed student in Bengaluru", July 20, 2025. [4] The Hindu, "College student alleges rape by PG owner in Bengaluru", August 2, 2025. [5] Bangalore Mirror, "PG owner arrested for raping college student in Bengaluru", August 3, 2025.
- The disturbing trend of sexual assaults against students in Bengaluru's paying guest accommodations raises concerns about the safety of students and calls for increased attention and stricter measures in the realm of health-and-wellness and general news.
- The alarming incidents of sexual assaults against students living in PG accommodations and the alleged abuse within educational institutions by individuals like lecturers and PG owners underscores the significance of crime-and-justice reporting and the need for comprehensive sexual-health education to reduce vulnerability.
