Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Student Aboard KSRTC Priyadarshini Bus

Kozhikode: A man accused of sexually assaulting a female student aboard a KSRTC Priyadarshini bus has been arrested. The accused has been identified as Nagesh (Rajesh), a native of Naduvannur in Kozhikode district.

The incident took place last Monday when the student boarded the bus at Parappanpoyil in Thamarassery to travel to Padanilam. The man allegedly sexually harassed her during the journey. The student shouted for help and recorded visuals of the incident. When the bus stopped, the accused got off and fled.

Following the incident, Koduvally police registered a case and launched an investigation. Meanwhile, local residents who recognised Nagesh after seeing news reports informed the police.