A shocking case has surfaced from Sengundram, Chennai, involving serious allegations of prolonged abuse of a teenage girl by her paternal uncle and alleged failure by local police to act swiftly. The 16-year-old victim is reportedly four months pregnant and is currently receiving intensive care at a government hospital in Tiruvallur.
The accused, Jamaludeen, uncle of the girl, allegedly abused her over several years while entrusted with her safety. The girl had left formal schooling after Class 6 and was attending a ‘religious institution’ (madrasa) in North Chennai. Due to her family’s difficult circumstances – her mother reportedly has mental health issues, and her father works as a scrap dealer transportation – the accused had become the girl’s guardian, whom the family trusted.
On 22 June 2025, the girl experienced a health complication. Medical evaluation revealed a serious condition that prompted immediate concern. She later disclosed that the abuse had been ongoing for years. Additional accounts revealed that others may have had prior knowledge but did not report the matter due to fear and pressure.
On 23 June 2025, the family reached out to the Child Helpline and the Police Emergency Line. They were directed to file a formal complaint at the Sengundram All-Women Police Station. There, Inspector Bharani allegedly assured them that appropriate legal action would be taken, including the registration of an FIR. However, reports suggest that little progress was made initially.
Two days later, District Child Protection Officers coordinated a medical assessment at Ponneri Government Hospital, and the girl was later shifted to Tiruvallur due to health concerns, where further medical procedures were carried out. She is now said to be recovering.
Despite the severity of the complaint, the accused had reportedly not been detained for several days. On 30 June, as he was allegedly preparing to abscond the area, the family locked and brought him to the police. They claim he was released without consequence and further allege that they were warned not to pursue the complaint under threat of false charges.
Following this, the family contacted the Chief Minister’s Special Cell. Despite this escalation, they say the intimidation continued not only from certain police personnel but also from individuals allegedly affiliated with local political groups, who arrived at their residence and pressured them to withdraw the complaint. Though police were called again via the helpline, no case was reportedly filed regarding the threats.
The family later met the Assistant Commissioner, who is said to have instructed immediate arrest of the accused. However, according to the family, the situation remains unresolved, with continued pressure and no firm action.
(With inputs from Nakkheeran)
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