A 21-year-old second-year college student from Arakkonam in Ranipet district has come forward with serious allegations against a DMK functionary, accusing him of deceit and abuse under the pretense of marriage. Seeking justice, she reached out to multiple authorities but claimed her pleas were ignored.
On 10 May, during a birthday celebration for AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami held in Arakkonam, local AIADMK MLA Ravi was present at the event. The student approached him in public and, visibly distressed, submitted a petition detailing her ordeal and urged him to take action.
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In her petition, she accused a man named Deiva Sayal, a resident of Kavanur and the deputy organizer of the DMK Union Youth Wing, of deceiving her into a relationship. Despite being married, he allegedly manipulated her into a second marriage at Karikkal Temple in Sholingar on 31 January. According to the student, the relationship appeared normal until March, after which Deiva Sayal allegedly attempted to exploit her by involving her with other influential DMK members.
When she resisted, she claimed he became violent and physically abusive on a daily basis. Unable to bear the harassment, she attempted suicide on 5 April. Her family intervened in time and she was admitted first to the Arakkonam Government Hospital and later transferred to the Thiruvallur Government Hospital for further treatment.
She also alleged that the police failed to investigate her suicide attempt. Furthermore, she stated that Deiva Sayal threatened to kill her parents if she did not comply with his demands. Eventually, she left his house, returned to her mother’s home, and resumed her studies.
Despite this, she claimed that Deiva Sayal continued to harass her. When she tried to file a complaint at the Arakkonam City Police Station, she was turned away on jurisdictional grounds. At the All Women Police Station, she was informed that the inspector was unavailable and advised to approach the Arakkonam Taluka Police Station. Receiving no proper support, she eventually took her grievance to the Ranipet District Superintendent of Police. Although her complaint was acknowledged, she said she was redirected yet again to the Arakkonam Deputy Superintendent’s Office, where she alleges her complaint was still not acted upon.
Appealing directly to MLA Ravi, she requested his help, expressing concern that the police were unwilling to act due to the accused’s political ties with the DMK. In response, the MLA reportedly assured her that he would support her and ensure justice is delivered.
Subsequently, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Deiva Sayal by the Arakkonam All Women Police Station based on the student’s formal complaint.
(With Inputs From ETV Bharat)
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