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Drunk SSI Allegedly Sexually Assaults Woman Cop In Rajapalayam Police Station After Being Told to Rest; Suspended

Drunk SSI Allegedly Sexually Assaults Woman Cop In Rajapalayam Police Station After Being Told to Rest; Suspended

A Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) in Virudhunagar district has been suspended following accusations of sexually assaulting a female police officer at Rajapalayam South Police Station.

The accused SSI, 52-year-old Mohanraj, is married with two children and resides in the Malaiyadipatti Police Station quarters in Rajapalayam. He has reportedly struggled with habitual alcohol consumption.

The incident occurred when Mohanraj reported to duty in an intoxicated state. Observing his condition, colleagues directed him to rest in a room upstairs. However, while there, he allegedly approached a female officer and made inappropriate advances. Despite her attempts to avoid him, he reportedly assaulted her. The female officer cried for help and alerted her colleagues, who intervened and rescued her. CCTV footage from the police station is said to have captured the incident.

The victim lodged a formal complaint with senior officials, prompting an investigation. Mohanraj was sent to the Rajapalayam Government Hospital, where medical tests confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol during the incident.

As a result, Virudhunagar District Superintendent of Police Kannan ordered Mohanraj’s immediate transfer to the Armed Reserve Police. He was subsequently suspended pending further investigation and departmental action.

The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety for women in law enforcement and sparked calls for stricter accountability within the police force. An inquiry into the matter is underway.

(With Inputs From Vikatan)

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Veer Bal Diwas: A Tribute To Supreme Sacrifice

Veer Bal Diwas: A Tribute To Supreme Sacrifice

On January 9, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that December 26 would be observed as Veer Bal Diwas to commemorate the martyrdom of the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzades Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, who were martyred in 1704.

Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons — Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, and Sahibzada Fateh Singh — were among the most revered figures in Sikhism. During the war between the Mughals and Guru Gobind Singh, the Guru’s family was separated after a fierce battle near the Sarsa River.

Following their capture, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb offered the young Sahibzadas safety if they converted to Islam. Refusing to abandon their faith, the two younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, were sentenced to death.

They were bricked alive in the walls of a fort in Sirhind (Punjab), becoming symbols of unwavering faith and courage. Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib stands today at the same place where the two Chote Sahibzades were martyred.

The sons are fondly called Sahibzades. Since then the sacred land of Fatehgarh Sahib “is a source of inspiration for not only Sikhs but the entire humanity as tens of thousands converge there every year to pay respect to Chotta Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri on their martyrdom day”.

Every year a three-day congregation, officially named ‘Shaheedi Sabha’, is held in Fatehgarh Sahib to commemorate the martyrdom of the two youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, and his mother Mata Gujri. Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh were killed in the Battle of Chamkaur in 1704, fighting bravely against the Mughal forces.

Veer Bal Diwas is not only a day to remember the martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, but also a reminder of the sacrifice made by all four of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons and the courage they displayed. Their martyrdom epitomises the Sikh ideals of faith, sacrifice, and resilience in the face of adversity.

This day honours their legacy and the values they upheld, reinforcing the principles of the Khalsa and the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh (born on December 22, 1666, in Patna, Bihar) is one of the most influential figures in Sikhism. After the martyrdom of his father, Guru Tegh Bahadur, he became the Sikh Guru at the age of nine.

Guru Gobind Singh was not only a religious leader but also a warrior, poet, and reformer who played a critical role in shaping Sikh identity and spirituality. He introduced the Five Ks — five articles of faith for Khalsa Sikhs: Kesh (uncut hair) Kanga (wooden comb) Kara (iron or steel bracelet) Kirpan (dagger) Kachera (short breeches) Khalsa: Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth, a community of dedicated Sikh warriors bound by strict ethical and religious principles, including abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and halal meat.

He declared the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy text, as the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, ending the line of human Gurus. Guru Gobind Singh led Sikh forces in battles against the Mughals, notably the Battle of Muktsar (1705) and the Battle of Anandpur (1704), where he lost his mother and two younger sons.

–IANS

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Christmas Eve Terror: 17 Christian Homes Torched In Bangladesh’s Chittagong Hills, Violence Against Non-Muslims Increasing Under Yunus Regime

Christmas Eve Terror: 17 Christian Homes Torched In Bangladesh's Chittagong Hills, Violence Against Non-Muslims Increasing Under Yunus Regime

In a continuation of escalating religious persecution in Bangladesh, 17 Christian homes were set ablaze in the Chittagong Hill Tracts on Christmas Eve, leaving families displaced and highlighting the growing vulnerability of religious minorities under the interim regime.

Religious minority persecution does not seem to end under the interim regime of Yunus Muhammad. First they targeted the Hindus, and then the Buddhists, now Christians have been attacked in Bangladesh.

Seventeen houses belonging to the Christian community in the Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bandarban district were set on fire just a day before Christmas, leaving families devastated and unable to celebrate the holiday. The attack occurred in the SP Garden area of Lama Sarai, where 19 families from the Tripura community had been living for the past four months.

The victims claim that they were attending Christmas prayers at a nearby church when their homes were set ablaze by assailants who took advantage of their absence. The estimated loss due to the arson is over 15 lakh Taka (approximately 15,000 USD), leaving the families with nothing but the charred remnants of their homes.

According to local sources, the area where the incident took place was previously known as Tangjhiri Para. However, after Benazir Ahmed, a senior officer in the Hasina government, vacated the land in August, the 19 families from the Tripura community moved into the area, which had been renamed SP Garden. The victims insist that the land belongs to their community, but the arson attack has fueled tensions and deepened a long-standing dispute.

One of the victims, Ganga Mani Tripura, whose family lost their home in the fire, revealed that they had been threatened with eviction since 17 November 2024. The attackers allegedly demanded a large sum of money in exchange for allowing them to remain in the area. Ganga said that despite lodging a formal complaint with the Lama police station against 15 individuals, no action was taken to address their grievances or prevent the attack.

Following the fire, local police arrived at the scene but have not yet received any formal complaint. Authorities have stated that they will take action once a complaint is officially filed.

The Christian families affected by the fire are now left without shelter and are living under the open sky, forced to endure the aftermath of a senseless attack on Christmas Eve.

(With inputs from Dainik Bhaskar)

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BJP TN Chief Annamalai Slams DMK Govt For Leaking Victim’s Identity In Anna University Sexual Assault Case Involving Alleged DMK Functionary

BJP TN Chief Annamalai Slams DMK Govt For Leaking Victim's Identity In Anna University Sexual Assault Case Involving Alleged DMK Functionary

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Annamalai has condemned the release of the First Information Report (FIR) containing the personal identity details of the female student who was sexually assaulted at Anna University, calling it an illegal act.

In a statement, Annamalai criticized the DMK government, saying, “The police have forcibly arrested former Governor @DrTamilisai4BJP, @BJP4Tamilnadu State Vice President @KaruNagarajan, district leaders, administrators and brothers and sisters who went to protest against the sexual assault of a student of Anna University, Chennai by a DMK functionary. Since the culprit is from DMK, they have leaked the First Information Report containing the details of the victim student. In a sexual assault case, DMK has failed in its basic duty to protect the details of the victims. This is not only against individual rights, but also an illegal act. Chief Minister @mkstalin is fully responsible for this. I strongly condemn the DMK government and Chief Minister Stalin, who is in charge of the police, for engaging in such despicable and unscrupulous activities to protect a DMK sex offender. Stalin, be ashamed of yourself for making Tamil Nadu an unsafe state for women. #ShameOnYouStalin.

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Karnataka High Court Quashes 45-Year-Old Murder Case, Deems It A Waste Of Judicial Time

Karnataka High Court Quashes 45-Year-Old Murder Case, Deems It A Waste Of Judicial Time pocso act

The Karnataka High Court recently dismissed a 45-year-old murder case, citing a lack of evidence and the futility of continuing the trial. The case, one of the oldest in the state’s criminal justice system, involved a Bengaluru resident, Chandra alias Chandrashekar Bhat, who was accused of being an accomplice in a 1979 murder over a land dispute in Udupi.

Chandrashekar, who had been living and working in Bengaluru from 1979 until 2022, was charged with assisting two men, Seetharama Bhat and Kitta alias Krishanappa, in the murder of Kunhambu Nair’s son, Kunhirama. The murder occurred on 8 June 1979, when the accused men trespassed into Kunhambu Nair’s house and fatally stabbed Kunhirama. The attack was allegedly linked to a land dispute involving Admar Mutt, Udupi.

The petitioner’s defense, presented by Chandrashekar’s legal team, emphasized that he had been living in Bengaluru for over four decades, yet no summons or warrants were ever served to him in connection with the case. The petition further argued that there was no substantial evidence linking him to the crime.

Justice M. Nagaprasanna, who heard the case, observed that continuing the trial would be an exercise in futility. He emphasized that the prosecution had no solid evidence to secure a conviction, particularly given the passage of time and the difficulty in locating witnesses who had testified more than four decades ago. He pointed out that the trial would only waste valuable judicial resources.

The murder trial had been divided into two phases, with the main accused, Seetharama and Kitta, convicted in 1980. However, Chandrashekar and other alleged accomplices, including the Handas, were not accused of any direct involvement in the murder. The Handas were acquitted in 1980.

Chandrashekar’s case came under scrutiny again in early 2024, when Udupi police sought to proceed with charges against him, asserting that he had been absconding during the trial. In response, Chandrashekar contested the claims, pointing out that the Handas, who had similar charges, were acquitted. The court found Chandrashekar’s explanation, which included documentation of his employment in Bengaluru, to be credible.

Justice Nagaprasanna concluded that there was no legal basis to continue the trial, noting that the reasons for acquitting the Handas also applied to Chandrashekar. The court highlighted that it would be impossible to prove his presence at the crime scene after 45 years and that allowing the trial to proceed would be a waste of time and resources.

In his ruling, Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized the importance of preserving judicial time, remarking that the case had long outlived its usefulness and was unlikely to result in a conviction. The judge concluded that quashing the case against Chandrashekar was in the interest of justice and efficiency.

(With inputs from Times of India)

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DMK Min Govi Chezhian Calls Anna Univ Sexual Assault “An Individual Student Assault”, Netizens Slam Him For Irresponsible Comments

DMK Min Govi Chezhian Calls Anna Univ Sexual Assault "An Individual Student Assault", Netizens Slam Him For Irresponsible Comments

Netizens have strongly criticized DMK Higher Education minister Govi Chezhian for trying to trivialize the Anna University sexual assault case on social media by saying, “Do not politicize this incident in which a student was victimized.”

Instead of focusing on decisive action regarding the case, he chose to criticize the previous AIADMK government, which did not sit well with the public, especially in the wake of the sexual assault of a female engineering student on Anna University campus. The minister’s remarks were seen as an attempt to deflect attention from the seriousness of the incident.

On 25 December 2024, DMK Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian took to the social media platform X, where he commented, “A student from Guindy Engineering College has filed a complaint of sexual assault. The police are investigating. Appropriate decisions will be made at the university level to ensure such an incident does not happen again. Those attempting to politicize this incident, in which an individual student has been victimized, should remember that during the Pollachi sexual assault case under the previous regime, the victims were too afraid to file complaints due to pressure from the ruling government.”

Netizens deemed the comments from the sitting minister highly irresponsible, especially given that news reports had revealed the on-campus CCTV cameras were not functioning due to rain. At the same time, social media discussions were already shedding light on the suppression of previous cases in Tamil Nadu, particularly those involving individuals with political connections. Chezhian’s comments were seen as adding fuel to the fire. In response, netizens criticized DMK’s Govi Chezhian for drawing comparisons to the AIADMK regime. They questioned the minister, asking what had happened to the same Pollachi case, and pointing out that the DMK has been in power for over 3.5 years without taking meaningful action.

One netizen questioned, “Alright, it’s been 3.5 years since your Vidiyal regime came to power. What happened to the Pollachi case? Has the investigation been completed or not? If we ask about a mistake made during your rule, don’t just spin it out of context, sir.”

Another netizen slammed the minister stating, “What happened in the previous Government does not define what should happen now. Why is the state Government in defensive mode: because the perpetrator is from their own fold?” 

Another netizen slammed the minister stating, “If it was your daughter or some woman in your family or in dmk leaders’ family would you say the same? When it’s some common man you don’t care because you think public will forget this and vote for you for few rupees? Shame on you! #ShameOnYouStalin #AnnaUniversity”

Another netizen commented, “Student Sexual Assault at Anna University… Is this the scripture eaten by the corpse when the demon rules?” by adding the current chef minister MK Stalin’s response in the previous regime.

Another netizen pointed to a comment by the current Chief Minister, MK Stalin, as an opposition leader saying, “Instead of doing politics, will the opposition parties make ‘Aviyal’?”

Another netizen mocked, “He belongs to your thievery-Dravidian model.”

Another netizen mocked the minister asking, “What, a private student??? who would be afraid if such mentally ill people were in power?”

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Bhagyanagar Police Attempt To Stop Ayyappa Puja On Christmas Day In The Name Of “Loud Noise”

Bhagyanagar Police Attempt To Stop Ayyappa Puja On Christmas Day In The Name Of "Loud Noise"

On Christmas Day, an incident in Kandlakoya village sparked outrage among the Hindu community after Medchal (Bhagyanagar) police intervened in the ongoing Ayyappaswamy Puja, citing noise complaints and discouraging religious activities on Christmas. The police, led by SI Ashok, entered the temple premises wearing shoes and asked the devotees to reduce the volume of the puja, a move that has been widely condemned as an infringement on religious freedom.

While the police claim the intervention was due to concerns over loud noise affecting nearby residents, the timing of the intervention — on Christmas Day during a Hindu puja ritual — has raised serious concerns. The incident unfolded when the police received complaints from local residents about the loud sound from the loudspeakers used during the puja. The authorities responded by instructing the organizers to lower the volume, citing disturbance to elderly residents and those with health conditions. However, many believe that this intervention was not solely about noise control, but rather an attempt to hinder the religious expression of Hindus.

What has angered many is not only the police’s unwarranted interference in a peaceful religious gathering but also their choice to enter the sacred premises with shoes, which is a clear sign of disrespect. Despite the claims that the police only asked for the sound to be reduced, the underlying issue of religious intolerance cannot be ignored.

 

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The police’s actions come against the backdrop of a growing sentiment that Hindu religious practices are often scrutinized and subjected to unfair restrictions, while other religious activities are allowed to continue without interference. Hindus, it seems, are increasingly finding their religious rights questioned, even when their activities do not harm others. In this case, the puja was being held within the temple premises, well away from residential areas, making the police’s interference all the more questionable.

(With inputs from Samayam Telugu)

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FIR Reveals Shocking Details Of Anna University Sexual Assault Case

Anna University Sexual Assault Case: Report Claims Many CCTV Cameras In Campus Not Working, DMK Min Says One Person Arrested Based On CCTV Footage

A chilling FIR filed has revealed a terrifying sequence of events, including threats, coercion, and multiple sexual assaults, after woman was attacked while spending time with her boyfriend at a secluded spot on the Anna University campus.

On 23 December 2024, a woman who was in a two-year relationship with a fellow student was attacked by two unknown individuals. These men approached the couple, assaulted the boyfriend, and sexually harassed the woman. The assailants forced her to strip, filmed her without consent, threatened her, and fled the scene. The traumatized victim later reported the incident to the Kotturpuram police.

In connection with the case, police have arrested 37-year-old Gnanasekaran, a roadside biryani vendor from Kotturpuram, with multiple pending cases against him. The police have filed charges under Section 64 of the BNSS and are investigating the matter.

The victim also complained to the university’s POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) committee. Meanwhile, the Chennai police, in collaboration with the university, are working to enhance campus security.

However, it emerged that the accused, Gnanasekaran, is a repeat offender and a DMK functionary. Pictures on social media show him alongside several prominent DMK leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Minister Ma. Subramanian.

FIR Reveals Shocking Details

The shocking details came to light after the All Women Police Station (AWPS) in Raja Annamalai Puram filed the FIR, which reveals a sequence of terrifying events that unfolded on 23 December 2024 within the Anna University campus.

The FIR states that Gnanasekaran filmed the survivor and her boyfriend on the campus before taking things to a terrifying level. He allegedly threatened to leak the footage to the university dean and the couple’s parents unless the student complied with his demands.

He then forcibly took the survivor to a secluded area behind the Highway Lab Building and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) department building, where he presented her with three horrifying options: one, to be expelled from the university by the dean based on the footage he threatened to release; two, to “spend time” with him; and three, to “spend time” with another man who had reportedly called the accused before the assault.

The Assault

According to the FIR, after making these threats, Gnanasekaran sexually assaulted the survivor between 7:45 PM and 8:20 PM on 23 December 2024. He also took a picture of her college ID card and extracted her father’s contact information from her phone before fleeing the scene. The survivor, in her written complaint, described how Gnanasekaran had received a phone call from an unknown person, during which he mentioned threatening the girl and leaving her.

The police investigation revealed that Gnanasekaran is no stranger to criminal activity, with seven other pending cases against him, including charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for lurking house trespass and theft. He has now been charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections for rape and sexual harassment.

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#ShameOnYouStalin Trends As Anna University Sexual Assault Perpetrator Turns Out To Be DMK Man

#ShameOnYouStalin Trends As Anna University Sexual Assault Perpetrator Turns Out To Be DMK Man

After the harrowing incident at Chennai’s prestigious Anna University, where a woman student was sexually assaulted while spending time with a companion, hashtag #ShameOnYouStalin trended on social media.

The incident occurred on December 23, when the victim, who had been in a two-year romantic relationship with a fellow student, met her boyfriend at their usual secluded spot on campus. Two unidentified individuals confronted them, assaulted the boyfriend, and sexually harassed the woman. The perpetrators forced her to undress, filmed her without consent, threatened her, and then fled the scene. The shaken victim subsequently reported the incident to the Kotturpuram police. Student organizations jumped in protest, demanding the arrest of the perpetrator.

Following the investigation, a 37-year-old man named Gnanasekaran, reportedly a roadside biriyani vendor from Kotturpuram, was arrested in connection with the sexual assault. He is alleged to have multiple pending cases against him. The Kotturpuram police have registered a case under Section 64 of the BNSS and continue their inquiries.

It was later revealed that the perpetrator, Gnanasekaran, is a repeat offender and affiliated with the DMK. Circulating photographs show him in the company of prominent DMK figures, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Minister Ma Subramanian.

BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai criticized the DMK government, launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister MK Stalin for failing to curb criminal elements in the state.

The hashtag #ShameOnYouStalin has been trending on X (formerly Twitter), with many lashing out at the DMK government for the pathetic state of law and order where even a premier institution like Anna University in the heart of Chennai has turned out to be unsafe for women.

BJP MLA Vanathi Srinivasan slammed the DMK for protecting criminals like Gnanasekran.

Tamil Nadu BJP State Secretary SG Suryah called out the silence of Dravidianist media and the way the Tamil Nadu police has been handling this case.

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Girl In Anna University Sexually Assaulted By DMK Man, Dravidianist Media Thanthi TV Asks “Which Trending Akka Has Your ‘Pakka’ Support?”

Girl In Anna University Sexually Assaulted By DMK Man, Dravidianist Media Thanthi TV Asks Which Trending Akka Has Your Pakka Support?

While Chennai reels from the horrific sexual assault of a young woman at Anna University, allegedly perpetrated by a DMK cadre, Thanthi TV, a prominent Dravidian media outlet, chose this moment to post a deeply offensive “poll” on social media. The poll, aimed at “engaging” viewers, asked them to choose their favorite “trending sister” from a list including “Tailor Akka,” “Devotional Akka,” “Gym Akka,” and “Yoga Akka.” This blatant sexualization of the term “Akka,” mirroring the objectification of “Bhabhi” in Hindi-speaking regions, has sparked widespread outrage.

Just as the news of the sexual assault in Chennai’s Anna University started circulating on social media and other networks, it came to light that the perpetrator was a DMK cadre. Like a typical mouthpiece and an able “soldier” of the ruling dispensation, various Dravidianist media began employing diversionary tactics to take the limelight away from the heinous assault on to something trivial.

Thanthi TV, in that context, took this too literally and stopped too low especially when people were still reeling from teh shock of the assault that happened during busy hours of the evening in the heart of the city deemed to be the among the safest in the country.

In the evening of 25 December 2024, Thanthi TV posted a very crass “poll” sexualising the word “Akka“. The caption read, “People’s Review | Who among the trending sisters this year do you support?”

The options given were Tailor Akka, Devotional Akka, GYM Akka, Yoga Akka.

It is very clear how the word Akka has been sexualised in this context just like how Bhabhi is in the Hindi speaking states.

To post such a vulgar poll in the name of engagement at a time when a young woman was brutally assaulted by men, one of whom turned out to be a DMK cadre, reeks of indecency.

Netizens slammed Thanthi TV for the post, but the handle has not removed it from their social media yet.

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The Sexual Assault At Anna University – What Happened?

On 23 December 2024, a woman, who was in a two-year relationship with a fellow student, was attacked while spending time with her boyfriend at a secluded spot on campus.

Two unknown individuals approached the couple, assaulted the boyfriend, and sexually harassed the woman. The assailants forced her to strip, filmed her without consent, threatened her, and fled the scene. The traumatized victim later reported the incident to the Kotturpuram police.

In connection with the case, police have arrested 37-year-old Gnanasekaran, a roadside biryani vendor from Kotturpuram with multiple pending cases against him. The police have filed charges under Section 64 of the BNSS and are actively investigating the matter.

The victim also lodged a complaint with the university’s POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) committee. Meanwhile, the Chennai police, in collaboration with the university, are working to enhance campus security.

However, it came to light that the accused Gnanasekaran is a repeat offender and a DMK functionary. Pictures circulating on social media show him alongside several prominent DMK leaders, including Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Minister Ma. Subramanian.

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