Kolkata native held for attack on IIT Palakkad student

Police have arrested a 21-year-old construction worker from Kolkata in connection with the February attack on a female student at IIT Palakkad. The suspect was apprehended after months of surveillance by a special investigation team.
Why it matters
The arrest provides closure to a high-profile security incident at a premier educational institution, highlighting campus safety concerns.
The police arrested Suman, 21, a native of Kolkata, in connection with the attack on a female student on Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad campus in February.
The report is a straightforward account of a police investigation and arrest.
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