Anna University rape case: Cops seek five-day custody of accused, suspect him to be a serial offender
1 week, 5 days ago

Anna University rape case: Cops seek five-day custody of accused, suspect him to be a serial offender

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Police have sought five-day custody of Gnanasekaran, the suspect arrested for raping the student. Police sources also confirmed that his phone had more sexually explicit videos of similar nature as the one he recorded while assaulting the student, indicating that he could be a serial offender. Senior police officials investigating the case, including GCP commissioner A Arun, declined to give specific details when asked about this, saying it is part of the probe. However, after checking his phone, if we find anyone else has been affected, we will convince them to file a complaint.” Police sources stressed that if other survivors want to file a complaint against Gnanasekaran, they should do so without hesitation and that their identities would be protected.

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Tamil Nadu Police warn of misinformation in Anna University sexual assault case
5 days, 6 hours ago

Tamil Nadu Police warn of misinformation in Anna University sexual assault case

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday issued a statement, clarifying the 'misinformation' being spread on social media and certain local media outlets regarding the ongoing investigation into the sexual assault case involving a student from Anna University in Chennai. The police statement categorically denied the accuracy of claims made by some local news channels and social media accounts regarding alleged developments …

Anna University sexual assault: Accused a history sheeter, was involved in robberies, abduction, and sexual assaults
5 days, 20 hours ago

Anna University sexual assault: Accused a history sheeter, was involved in robberies, abduction, and sexual assaults

Op India  

A recent incident of sexual assault that happened at Anna University in Chennai has sent shockwaves across the community, with the students demanding justice and enhanced safety measures at the campus. As per the reports, the arrest of the accused has uncovered links to several crimes involving him like robbery, abduction, and the use of stolen funds to acquire assets …

Madras High Court slams parties for politicising Anna University assault case
1 week ago

Madras High Court slams parties for politicising Anna University assault case

India Today  

The Madras High Court has expressed disapproval over political parties attempting to politicise the ongoing Anna University sexual assault case. "Why are you politicising the Anna University sexual assault case? We all should take responsibility for the girl student facing sexual assault in Anna University and should be ashamed." Justice Velmurugan further stated that the court had already taken suo-motu …

As Opposition closes in on Anna University case, can DMK weather the storm?
1 week ago

As Opposition closes in on Anna University case, can DMK weather the storm?

India Today  

Days after BJP state president K Annamalai flogged himself in protest of the sexual assault incident at Chennai's Anna University, TVK chief Vijay made a move that could be seen as his first strategic step as the leader of his new party. DMK GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO ANNA UNIVERSITY SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE DREW HIGH COURT IRE A 19-year-old engineering student at …

'Protest unnecessary': DMK hits back at AIADMK over Anna University assault case
1 week, 2 days ago

'Protest unnecessary': DMK hits back at AIADMK over Anna University assault case

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s ruling party DMK on Monday countered opposition AIADMK’s “Who is that sir?” campaign related to the Anna University sexual assault case, asserting that the state remains safe for women under its governance. Responding to AIADMK's campaign, state law minister S Regupathy dismissed the protests led by the opposition party as unnecessary and politically motivated, saying that appropriate action …

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case at Anna University
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case at Anna University

Hindustan Times  

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student. SFI and AIDWA members protested outside Anna University over a student’s alleged assault in Chennai on Wednesday. Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to …

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe
1 week, 2 days ago

Anna University sexual assault: NCW team begins probe

Deccan Chronicle  

A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student.Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming the involvement of another person in the sexual assault case in which …

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case
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1 week, 3 days ago

NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, A fact-finding team from the National Commission for Women on Monday commenced its enquiry into the sexual assault on the Anna University student. NCW team begins probe into student sexual assault case Amidst an allegation of denial of police permission for their agitation on Monday, scores of opposition AIADMK members attempted to stage protests throughout Tamil Nadu claiming the …

Anna University sexual assault: Vijay decries rising crimes against women
1 week, 3 days ago

Anna University sexual assault: Vijay decries rising crimes against women

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor Vijay expressed deep anguish over the increasing crimes against women in Tamil Nadu, citing the recent sexual assault of a student at Anna University. In a statement, Vijay criticized the ruling DMK government for its handling of law and order issues, urging collective efforts to make Tamil Nadu a safer state for women. As …

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News
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1 week, 3 days ago

Anna University sexual assault - NCW team arrives at Chennai's Anna University to begin investigation of on-campus sexual assault - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

A two-member delegation of the National Commission of Women arrived at Anna University in Chennai to investigate the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student that occurred on the campus. The fact-finding committee was formed on Saturday after the NCW took note of the case, based on news reports and social media posts. The committee, consisting of NCW member Mamata Kumari …

Gender sensitive policing needed
1 week, 3 days ago

Gender sensitive policing needed

Hindustan Times  

Sexual assault cases call for sensitive handling of survivors, more so by the State, as it attempts to investigate and deliver justice. The Madras high court’s scathing reprimand of the Tamil Nadu Police for foisting part of the blame for the Anna University sexual assault on the survivor herself in its FIR, therefore, doesn’t seem undeserved. Chennai: Police personnel stand …

Tamil Nadu: ABVP condemns Anna University's sexual assault incident
1 week, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu: ABVP condemns Anna University's sexual assault incident

Deccan Chronicle  

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has condemned the alleged sexual assault of a second-year student at Anna University in Tamil Nadu, demanding immediate and strict action against the accused, D Gnanasekaran.According to the Chennai Police, a second-year student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the Anna University campus on Monday night. One person has been arrested in connection with the case.ABVP, …

Anna University Chennai rape case: Madras HC slams police commissioner over ‘leaked FIR’; forms all-women SIT
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1 week, 4 days ago

Anna University Chennai rape case: Madras HC slams police commissioner over ‘leaked FIR’; forms all-women SIT

Live Mint  

The Madras High Court sharply criticised Chennai Police Commissioner A Arun on Saturday for his handling of the Anna University sexual assault case, questioning his conduct during the early stages of the investigation. The National Commission for Women has set up a two-member fact-finding committee to investigate the alleged sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University. According to …

Anna University sexual assault case: Governor reviews security, NCW forms probe committee
1 week, 4 days ago

Anna University sexual assault case: Governor reviews security, NCW forms probe committee

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi visited Anna University on Saturday to take stock of the safety arrangements after the alleged sexual assault of a second-year student at that campus. As per an official statement from Raj Bhavan, "The Governor-Chancellor visited Anna University to study security measures and interact with students to ensure prompt and decisive steps for safety within the …

Anna university sex abuse: Madras high court orders SIT probe, directs ₹25 lakh compensation for survivor
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1 week, 4 days ago

Anna university sex abuse: Madras high court orders SIT probe, directs ₹25 lakh compensation for survivor

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Saturday directed a Special Investigation Team probe into the sexual assault case of a 19-year-old engineering student on Chennai's Anna University campus. The Madras high court also ordered police to provide protection to the second-year student and her family. The bench of justices SM Subramaniam and V Lakshminarayan also ordered the state of Tamil Nadu …

BREAKING | Madras High Court Forms SIT To Investigate The Alleged Sexual Assault Of Student In Anna University, Orders 25Lakh Interim Compensation To Survivor
1 week, 4 days ago

BREAKING | Madras High Court Forms SIT To Investigate The Alleged Sexual Assault Of Student In Anna University, Orders 25Lakh Interim Compensation To Survivor

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Saturday formed a Special Investigation Team comprising of women IPS officers to investigate into the alleged sexual assault of a 2nd Year Engineering Student inside the Anna Univeristy campus in Chennai earlier on Monday. While appreciating the girl for her courage to come forward and report the incident, the court directed Anna University to provide …

Anna University Sexual Assault: Madras HS says that FIR blamed the victim, orders all women SIT probe
Trending News
1 week, 4 days ago

Anna University Sexual Assault: Madras HS says that FIR blamed the victim, orders all women SIT probe

Op India  

The Madras High Court on Saturday said that the FIR registered into the Anna University sexual assault case blames the victim, and slammed the police for ‘wrong wordings’ in the FIR. The court ordered an all-women SIT probe into the case, slammed police for irregularities in the probe, ordered the state govt to pay compensation to the victim, and also …

Madras Hgh Court forms all-women IPS officers' SIT to investigate Anna university sexual assault
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

Madras Hgh Court forms all-women IPS officers' SIT to investigate Anna university sexual assault

India TV News  

In a significant step towards justice and accountability, the Madras High Court on Saturday constituted an all-women Special Investigation Team led by senior IPS officers to probe both the alleged sexual assault case and the subsequent leakage of the First Information Report at Anna University. The court decreed that Anna University provide free education with boarding, lodging, and counselling facilities …

Madras HC takes up Anna varsity assault
1 week, 5 days ago

Madras HC takes up Anna varsity assault

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of the case in which a 19-year-old student was sexually assaulted inside the Anna University campus in Chennai earlier this week. The National Commission for Women also took suo motu cognisance of the case on Thursday, highlighting that the accused is a habitual offender. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar directed the …

BJP's K Annamalai whips himself, pledges to observe 48-day fast in protest against Anna University rape case
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP's K Annamalai whips himself, pledges to observe 48-day fast in protest against Anna University rape case

Op India  

On Friday, 27th December, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai protested against the state government outside his residence in Coimbatore by whipping himself several times. This comes as the BJP accused the DMK government of failing to handle the case of sexual assault on a 19-year-old girl in Anna University, Chennai. VIDEO | BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai whips …

Madras High Court takes suo motu action in Anna University sexual assault case
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Madras High Court takes suo motu action in Anna University sexual assault case

India Today  

The Madras High Court took suo motu cognisance of the sexual assault case at Anna University, directing the Tamil Nadu government and police to file a detailed report. The move came after a letter from an advocate R Varalakshmi highlighted lapses in the police investigation, including the exposure of the survivor’s identity through a reportedly leaked FIR. She urged the …

Accused had campus access, admits Tamil Nadu Minister in varsity sexual assault
1 week, 6 days ago

Accused had campus access, admits Tamil Nadu Minister in varsity sexual assault

India Today  

Tamil Nadu’s Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhiaan spoke to India Today about the Anna University sexual assault, and said that the accused, reportedly a frequent visitor to the campus, was the spouse of a temporary staff member. “Had students reported such a threat, an investigation would have been conducted,” he said, adding that measures were now in place to ensure …

FIR: Anna university accused filmed, threatened survivor
1 week, 6 days ago

FIR: Anna university accused filmed, threatened survivor

Hindustan Times  

The accused in Anna University sexual harassment case allegedly forced the 19-year-old student of the university to perform “sexual acts” with him and asked him to continue meeting him regularly, according to the first information report lodged in the case of sexual assault registered on Wednesday. BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan and others being stopped by police personnel from staging a …

Sexual assault on Anna University: EPS demands CBI probe, other leaders hit out at government
1 week, 6 days ago

Sexual assault on Anna University: EPS demands CBI probe, other leaders hit out at government

The Hindu  

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday questioned whether the Tamil Nadu police were not even aware of the basic procedure of non-disclosure of the identity of the complainants in sexual assault cases. Leaders raise questions PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged the State government to suspend the officials who released the FIR that had the identity of the complainant. …

Chennai Anna University rape: Roadside vendor threatened victim to keep meeting him after assault, took her number
1 week, 6 days ago

Chennai Anna University rape: Roadside vendor threatened victim to keep meeting him after assault, took her number

Live Mint  

The alleged sexual assault on a second-year engineering student of Chennai's Anna University on campus on December 23 and the arrest of a roadside biryani vendor, Gnanasekaran, in the case, have prompted the BJP and the AIADMK to target Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK, reported Indian Express. NCW takes suo moto cognizance The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto …

Anna University Assault Case: BJP Alleges Accused Linked To DMK, Sparks Row; DMK Responds
Trending News
1 week, 6 days ago

Anna University Assault Case: BJP Alleges Accused Linked To DMK, Sparks Row; DMK Responds

ABP News  

Anna University Assault Case: The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that Gnanasekaran, the man who was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student in Chennai, is a member of the ruling DMK party. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai claimed that the accused serves as the deputy organiser of DMK's Saidapet East …

‘Shocked’ actor Vijay slams Chennai's Anna university sexual assault, demands ‘swift action’
2 weeks ago

‘Shocked’ actor Vijay slams Chennai's Anna university sexual assault, demands ‘swift action’

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Vijay has condemned the sexual assault of a second-year engineering student inside Chennai's Anna University campus, urging the Tamil Nadu government to take "swift legal action" against the accused. Actor and TVK chief Vijay also urged authorities to install CCTV cameras and other such facilities to ensure women's safety in the state. In a post on X, Vijay said …

Anna University rape case: Opposition parties blame TN government
2 weeks ago

Anna University rape case: Opposition parties blame TN government

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Leaders of various opposition parties and DMK alliance partners strongly condemned the rape of a student on Anna University campus and urged for swift action. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed shock over the incident and said it is “shameful” that such an atrocity befell a student at Anna University located in the heart of the capital city. …

Sexual assault inside Chennai's Anna University campus sparks outrage
2 weeks ago

Sexual assault inside Chennai's Anna University campus sparks outrage

Hindustan Times  

A 19-year-old student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the campus of Anna University in Chennai, police officers familiar with the matter said, adding that one man was arrested over the incident, which triggered widespread outrage and fanned a political tussle in Tamil Nadu. According to police, the 37-year-old accused entered the university campus on Monday evening and sexually assaulted the …

Engineering student sexually assaulted by 2 men on Chennai's Anna University campus
2 weeks ago

Engineering student sexually assaulted by 2 men on Chennai's Anna University campus

Hindustan Times  

A second-year engineering student was sexually assaulted inside the campus of the prestigious Anna University in Chennai on Wednesday morning. Two men thrashed her male friend on the sprawling campus before sexually assaulting her. Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said women don't feel safe in the state because the police were being used to silence the opposition. The FIR …

Anna University Student Sexually Assaulted on Campus; Probe On
2 weeks ago

Anna University Student Sexually Assaulted on Campus; Probe On

Deccan Chronicle  

In a shocking incident, a second-year female student of Anna University was sexually assaulted, and her male friend was attacked by two unidentified men inside the university campus in the early hours of Wednesday, December 25.Initial reports revealed that the victim and her male friend, both students of the prestigious institution, were sitting in an open area on the sprawling …

Anna University student sexually assaulted; Kotturpuram police arrest one
2 weeks ago

Anna University student sexually assaulted; Kotturpuram police arrest one

The Hindu  

The Kotturpuram all-women police on Wednesday arrested a 37-year-old resident of Kottur for the sexual assault on a girl student of Anna University at Guindy. Gnanasekaran, who operates a road-side eatery near Saidapet, was arrested after the student filed a complaint with the Kotturpuram police that an unidentified person had sexually assaulted her on Monday night after manhandling her friend. …

Anna University student gang rape case: One accused arrested by Chennai police amid political outrage
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Anna University student gang rape case: One accused arrested by Chennai police amid political outrage

India TV News  

One person has been arrested in the gang rape incident at Anna University, in Chennai yesterday, said the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner office in a statement on Wednesday. BJP attacks Stalin government BJP state president K Annamalai slammed MK Stalin-led DMK government, saying Tamil Nadu has become a breeding ground of unlawful activities and a haven for criminals. "It is …

Student sexually assaulted in Chennai university, Annamalai slams law and order
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Student sexually assaulted in Chennai university, Annamalai slams law and order

India Today  

A 19-year-old student of Anna University was sexually assaulted, and her male friend was attacked by two unidentified men inside the campus in Chennai. A joint security review will be undertaken by Greater Chennai Police and the university security officials and appropriate action will be taken to improve the security of the students. pic.twitter.com/jDzb1SuSbP — Dr.SG Suryah December 25, 2024 …

Actor Vijay calls for 'swift action' after university student assaulted in Chennai
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Actor Vijay calls for 'swift action' after university student assaulted in Chennai

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay on Wednesday expressed shock and pain over the sexual assault of a female student at Anna University in Chennai, and urged the Tamil Nadu government to take swift legal action against the perpetrator and ensure justice for the survivor. Although the police have informed that the person who sexually assaulted the student has been arrested, I urge the …

Opposition vs DMK over ‘gang rape’ of mentally ill college student in Tamil Nadu's Chennai
1 month ago

Opposition vs DMK over ‘gang rape’ of mentally ill college student in Tamil Nadu's Chennai

Hindustan Times  

A political row erupted after police arrested two accused persons for the alleged gangrape of a mentally ill college girl in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. Opposition slams CM Stalin, DMK Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Sunday hit out at chief minister MK Stalin for the alleged rape of the mentally ill college student, questioning the "delayed" police action on …

Tamil Nadu cops deny allegations of sexual harassment, gang rape made by nursing student in Dindigul
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu cops deny allegations of sexual harassment, gang rape made by nursing student in Dindigul

New Indian Express  

DINDIGUL: The Dindigul district police on Tuesday denied sexual harassment and gang rape against a 22-year-old nursing student of Uthamapalayam in Theni district. According to the complaint filed by the girl's father in Uthamapalayam Police Station in Dindigul district on Monday, reported that the girl was kidnapped by a group of youngsters in a car and sexually assaulted her. The …

Man held for sexual misconduct with an NIT student in hostel
4 months, 1 week ago

Man held for sexual misconduct with an NIT student in hostel

Hindustan Times  

A man was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from the National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu’s Trichy in the hostel, a police officer said on Friday. A man was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a student from the National Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu’s Trichy in the hostel The incident has led to a …

Rapist teacher jailed for 25 years
1 year ago

Rapist teacher jailed for 25 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Special Pocso Court sentenced a teacher to 25 years in jail for the rape of a 16-year-old girl and imposed a fine of ₹50,000. According to the prosecution, Fourth Town police station received a complaint on February 27, 2020, that M. Janakeswara Rao, working as a teacher at the Aditya Tuition Centre in Akkayapalem, had raped a tenth-standard …

Rape, Queer Student Harassment Allegations | 'GNLU Trying To Save Institute's Image, Its Inquiry Merely A Cover Up', Says High Court In Suo Moto Case
1 year, 2 months ago

Rape, Queer Student Harassment Allegations | 'GNLU Trying To Save Institute's Image, Its Inquiry Merely A Cover Up', Says High Court In Suo Moto Case

Live Law  

Dealing with the suo moto matter pertaining to rape allegations by a second-year law student against her batchmate and harassment of a queer student at the Gujarat National Law University, the Gujarat High Court took strong exception to the working of the Institute’s fact-finding committee concerned with the issue in question. Importantly, the Court flagged its concern regarding appointing Professor …

TN Police Arrest Kalakshetra Dance Professor Accused in Sexual Harassment Case
1 year, 9 months ago

TN Police Arrest Kalakshetra Dance Professor Accused in Sexual Harassment Case

The Quint  

What has happened at Kalakshetra so far? The Union government-funded institution, Chennai's reputed dance school Kalakshetra has been facing serious allegations of toxic culture and sexual harassment. On 30 March, students of the Kalakshetra Foundation began an indefinite protest demanding the dismissal of four faculty members and accused them of sexual harassment and abuse on campus. The Chennai police had …

Hyderabad: 4-Year-old KG Student Raped by Principal's Driver in Upscale Banjara Hills, School Shut Amid Protest By Parents
2 years, 2 months ago

Hyderabad: 4-Year-old KG Student Raped by Principal's Driver in Upscale Banjara Hills, School Shut Amid Protest By Parents

News 18  

The driver of a kindergarten principal has been arrested for sexually assaulting a four-year-girl, a student of the establishment, allegedly over the last two months in Hyderabad’s upscale Banjara Hills area. The incident triggered outrage among parents who thronged the school premises in protest, prompting the school administration to declare holiday for the next three days and beef up security. …

Tamil Nadu School Teacher Among Two Arrested for Sexually Assaulting UKG Student
2 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu School Teacher Among Two Arrested for Sexually Assaulting UKG Student

News 18  

A 50-year-old government school teacher from Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, who was detained on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child, was brought before a court and held in judicial custody till September 9, according to the police. The accused allegedly sexually abused a UKG girl student who attends a private school in Tiruvannamalai, according to the police. Since his wife, …

JNU student booked over allegations of sexual assault on campus
2 years, 7 months ago

JNU student booked over allegations of sexual assault on campus

Op India  

The Delhi Police has sprung into action following the incident of sexual molestation of a student at Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University. In a tweet, the Delhi Police said, “A case has been registered U/S 354A/509 IPC at PS Vasant Kunj North following a complaint of molestation from a JNU 3rd yr student. Further probe is on.” A case has been …

A spate of sexual misconduct charges is rocking Chennai’s schools
3 years, 6 months ago

A spate of sexual misconduct charges is rocking Chennai’s schools

The Hindu  

Saranya’s* sports coach had a stellar reputation. “It felt like the school’s reputation took precedence over student safety.” Shocking incidents Over the past month, Chennai’s schools, famous for their academic reputations, have been rocked by allegations of sexual abuse and teacher misconduct. “Schools also need to know and acknowledge that there are professional perpetrators — people who choose jobs that …

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