Mangalore : It is now confirmed that the medical student of Manipal University was subject to sexual assault. The medical report has proved this, said IGP Western Range Pratap Reddy.

Speaking to reporters here on June 26, Wednesday, the IGP said the Manipal University has announced an additional reward of Rs 3 lakhs apart from the Rs 2 lakhs announced by the police department to anyone providing information of the culprits responsible for the sexual assault.

The IGP said 22 more people have been interrogated and the total who were questioned was above 47. He also stated that vital clues have been secured and the accused would be apprehended soon.

He also revealed that the Kundapur DySP Yashoda was in constant touch with the victim  so that all possible information could be secured. On the crime spot, he said the department was 99 per cent sure about.

Udupi and DK SPs Boralingaiah and Abhishek Goel were present.