In a disturbing case of exploitation, blackmail, and criminal intimidation, a seafarer has approached the District Collector, seeking urgent intervention and the arrest of a man who he alleges had an illicit relationship with his wife, drained his bank account of ₹25 lakh, and issued repeated death threats.
The complainant, Arun Kumar, a seafarer by profession, resides in Cuddalore with his wife Tamilselvi and their seven-year-old son, Krishnan. According to Kumar, his work schedule keeps him at sea for four months at a stretch, followed by four months of leave. It was during one of his stints away that a local man, identified as Sivaguru, began frequenting his wife’s beauty parlor. Over time, what started as casual visits allegedly developed into an illicit relationship.
Kumar stated that upon his return and subsequent discovery of the affair, he reprimanded his wife. However, she reportedly defied him and continued the association. It was then that the full extent of the coercion came to light. Kumar alleges that Sivaguru had been blackmailing his wife using intimate videos and photographs, forcing her into sexual relations against her will. These alleged incidents occurred multiple times at the parlor, and in a particularly harrowing detail, the complainant claims they took place in the presence of his young son.
The child, Krishnan, has been deeply traumatized by the events. When the boy attempted to intervene or speak up, Kumar alleges, Sivaguru assaulted him – burning his hand with a lit cigarette and inflicting injuries that caused bleeding. The child is currently undergoing medical treatment for his wounds and psychological distress.
Upon learning the full story from his son, Kumar approached the Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Cuddalore and filed a formal complaint. The matter was subsequently transferred to the All-Women Police Station, where an FIR was registered last Friday against Sivaguru under three sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, given the presence of the minor during the alleged acts.
However, instead of backing down, Kumar claims that Sivaguru has escalated his intimidation tactics. The accused, who reportedly identifies himself as a lawyer and a member of TVK, has been issuing continuous death threats – both directly and via phone calls.
The posters shared in the Polimer news report indicate that he is a TVK District Co-ordinator.
Terrified for his safety, Kumar lodged a separate complaint at the Cuddalore NT Police Station, which was formally registered. Yet, he says, no action has been taken, and no arrest has been made even after three days, leaving him in a state of constant fear.
“I am unable to step outside my home due to the threats,” Kumar stated in his appeal to the District Collector. “When confronted, he threatened me by claiming his political and legal connections, asserting that he could use his influence to ensure I couldn’t act against him. This has left me extremely frightened.”
Adding to the ordeal, Kumar discovered during his own investigation that approximately ₹25 lakh had been withdrawn from his bank account without his knowledge. He alleges that Sivaguru, using threats and coercion, forced his wife to part with the money, which was then used to purchase luxury assets including a car and a motorcycle.
Kumar has now appealed to the District Collector to intervene personally, urging immediate action to arrest Sivaguru and ensure the safety of his family. He also emphasized that his wife, who was a victim of blackmail and exploitation, is now in a state of severe distress and living in isolation.
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