Bangalore: Another case of sexual harrasment reported ,where a 19-year-old second-year degree student of Christ University attempted suicide by consuming rat poison on Monday afternoon on the University campus. Compalint has been filed by the parents of the girl against the NCC officer of the varsity for sexually harassing their daughter.

The girl, however, was rescued by her mother in the nick of the time and is being treated at Jayanagar General Hospital. Her condition is said to be stable.

The mother of the girl told, that her daughter had always been studious and was preparing for civil service exams. While her father stayed in Mysore, she lived with her mother and brother in a rented house near the college. Her mother had shifted to the City just a week ago. Earlier, the girl stayed in a PG accomodation.

On Monday afternoon, the girl attempted suicide by consuming rat poison on the college premises. Before taking the extreme step, she had sent a text message to her father saying she had consumed poison and asked him to get the NCC officer punished for his act.

The girl returned home after consuming poison. The father had by then called his wife and as soon as the girl came home, her mother rushed her to a nearby hospital.

Mico Layout police have registered a case against NCC officer of the varsity, Captain Ajay Pavithran (41) under Section 354 IPC (outraging the modesty of a woman). He has been arrested and lodged at Parappana Agrahara Central Prison after the VI ACMM court remanded him in judicial custody for 14 days.