A horrific incident of rape involving an 80-year-old woman near Panruti in Cuddalore district in Dravidian Model Tamil Nadu under the DMK has shocked the citizens. Kausalya, a resident of Thirasu village near Panruti, used to walk along Pulavanur Road every morning and evening for work.
While Kausalya was walking as usual, some young men sitting drunk by the side of the road allegedly dragged the elderly woman into a grove of bushes. According to reports, they put soil into her mouth to keep her quiet and then committed rape. They also grabbed the jewellery — 4 grams (earrings) and 2 grams (nosepin) — that the victim was wearing before fleeing the scene.
Hearing the victim’s screams, members of the public rushed to her aid and admitted her to Cuddalore Government Medical College Hospital. The elderly woman is currently in critical condition and receiving treatment.
Police, who have registered a case in connection with the incident, are currently searching for the suspects, who are absconding. The incident is said to have taken place at 4:00 p.m. when the victim went to a nearby grove to relieve herself.
An investigation by Panruti Police revealed that four men, aged between 35 and 40, allegedly committed the rape while in a drunken state. Forensic experts have collected evidence, and a sniffer dog was called in to aid the investigation. The incident has caused fear in the community.
Sexual Assault & Murder Of 80-Year-Old Woman By Teenager In Ranipet
Just over a week ago, a similar incident happened in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, when a 19-year-old youth sexually assaulted and murdered an 80-year-old woman in a village under the Arcot taluk of Ranipet district.
The accused, identified as S Nandakumar from Kathiyavadi village, reportedly entered the elderly woman’s residence in an intoxicated state around 5:30 PM on 3 June 2025. According to preliminary police investigations, the woman, who owned and operated a brick kiln in her mango grove, lived in a small house on the premises with her son, granddaughter, and great-grandchildren.
A case was registered under Sections 64(1) (rape) and 103(1) (murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigators discovered that Nandakumar had been working as an electrician in the area for the past three years. During his visits, he became familiar with the woman’s residence and had been observed loitering nearby frequently.
To trace the accused, authorities reviewed CCTV footage from the area, including busy roads and key junctions. After cross-checking the suspect’s image with local residents, police were able to identify his native village. He was eventually located and apprehended near a hillock on 4th June evening. Nandakumar was formally arrested, and further investigation is ongoing.
(With inputs from News18 Tamil Nadu)
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