A shocking case of alleged sexual assault has emerged in Nungambakkam, Chennai, where an 8-year-old girl was reportedly abused by an Armed Police Sub-Inspector (SI) after being administered an anesthetic injection. The accused, identified as SI Raji, is currently under investigation, and a case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
According to the complaint filed by the girl’s family, the incident occurred when the child was playing near her home in Nungambakkam two nights ago. She suddenly went missing, prompting her father and grandmother to search the neighborhood. After inquiries, they learned that the girl was at the residence of SI Raji, who lives on Erikkarai Street.
Upon arriving at Raji’s house, the family found the girl unconscious. When she regained consciousness, she reportedly told her family that the sub-inspector had “misbehaved with her.” The parents alleged in their complaint that Raji had sexually assaulted the girl after injecting her with an anesthetic.
The family attempted to file a formal complaint at the Nungambakkam police station, but officers initially refused to register it. This led to protests by the girl’s relatives outside the station late on the night of 30 June 2025. After intervention, the police assured action and sent the family for medical examination.
The victim was later admitted to Kilpauk Government Hospital for further evaluation. Meanwhile, SI Raji was taken to the Aiyaram Vilukku All Women’s Police Station for questioning.
During interrogation, Raji denied the allegations, claiming that the girl’s family was fabricating the story as retaliation. He stated, “Since the girl’s parents have been harassing her, I warned them that I would report the matter to the Child Welfare Committee. To take revenge, they are spreading false accusations.”
Authorities are conducting a thorough probe into the incident, including medical tests and witness statements. A POCSO case has been officially registered, and further legal action will depend on the findings.
(With inputs from One India Tamil)
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