The accused identified as Sajid, a resident of Jamia Nagar area, had called the victim to Saket on the promise of helping her in finding a job and later tried to assault her sexually," said a senior police officer.
The accused allegedly offered the victim a soft drink laced with some sedative and when she was in a semi-conscious state he tried to force himself upon her in his car which was parked in a parking lot of a multiplex in Saket, last night, police said.
Later, the accused was overpowered by the guards and other persons, who also beat him up and handed him over to the police.
The accused has been arrested and a case of sexual assault has been registered against him at Saket police station.
Investigation is underway in the case, the officer added.
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