The accused, identified as S Prem, was remanded in judicial custody the next day. Police said the incident occurred when the victim was walking along Barakka Road in Kilpauk. The accused allegedly approached the woman and attempted to sexually assault her. However, when the woman raised an alarm, the perpetrator pushed her away and fled the scene. This incident has raised concerns about women’s safety in the area. Local residents are calling for increased police patrolling and better surveillance measures. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS. The victim’s identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault. The case has been reported to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and is under investigation by the Kilp Kauk Police Station. The incident has not yet been solved, but police are investigating whether the accused has any prior criminal record. Police are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area to gather additional evidence.