A 14-year-old Class 11 student from Thentiyur Colony near Kuttampatti, Mettur, Salem district, was allegedly drugged and gang-raped by her schoolmate Ezhumalai, son of Kuttiappan from the same area, and his friends. The case has sparked massive outrage across Thangaveli, Mettur, and Mecheri areas, with women’s organizations and political parties demanding immediate action.
Ezhumalai and the survivor studied at the same school and had known each other for over a year. Over that period, Ezhumalai allegedly lured the girl with promises of love, repeatedly took her to secluded places under the pretext of affection, and sexually assaulted her multiple times. Last month, Ezhumalai invited her to a friend’s house, allegedly mixed something into a cold drink, and after she lost consciousness, he and his friends sexually assaulted her. Reports indicate that more than one person committed the assault.
When the survivor’s health deteriorated, her parents questioned her, and she revealed what Ezhumalai had done. The parents rushed her to a private doctor in Jalakantapuram for a scan, which confirmed she was pregnant. The survivor stated that Ezhumalai had claimed to be in love with her, assaulted her multiple times, and on the specific occasion last month had invited her to his friend’s house, given her a cold drink laced with something, after which he and his friends sexually assaulted her.
The survivor and her parents first filed a complaint at Omalur All Women Police Station, but no action was taken. Following the continued inaction, women’s organizations and members of various political parties filed a complaint at the Salem District SP office today, demanding immediate arrest of Ezhumalai and his friends involved in the gang rape, proper financial compensation to the survivor, and a honest and thorough investigation into all accused.
Marxist Communist Party Thangaveli Union Secretary Krishnameni, the survivor’s parents, and local residents stated that if immediate action is not taken, they will launch further protests.
Only after parents filed the SP office complaint did Omalur All Women Police register a case and commence investigation. Locals have demanded that the investigation be conducted honestly, and that all students involved be held accountable.
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