Joseph Vijay pleaded with the public to give him, his party the TVK, a chance at governance/politics because he promised to make things right – women’s safety, drug control etc. But the news that is emerging by the day seems to paint a totally different picture.
Two functionaries of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a gang rape case near Thoothukudi. The accused reportedly took a woman to a hospital under the pretext of providing her a job, then drugged her in the cold air and assaulted her.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Balamurugan, the organizer of the Thoothukudi West District TVK Youth Group, and his associate Jayapal, who serves as the Ramanathapuram District TVK administrator.
According to police reports, the incident took place near Srivaikuntam in Thoothukudi district. The victim, a young woman, was lured into a car on the promise of employment. The accused then offered her a soft drink laced with a sedative. Once she was drugged, she was subjected to gang rape.
The victim filed a complaint, following which the Srivaikuntam All-Women Police Station registered a case and launched an intensive investigation. Based on the evidence gathered, police arrested Balamurugan and Jayapal for their roles in the crime.
Both accused were produced before a court, which ordered their remand. They have since been lodged in Palayamkottai Central Prison.
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