A 17-year-old Class 12 student from a school in Kanyakumari district was allegedly sexually assaulted after returning from a volleyball tournament from Trichy.
On 25 December 2024, the physical education teacher took 14 students, including the victim, to Trichy for the tournament. They returned to school on 26 December night. While most of the students were picked up by their parents, the victim stayed behind, stating that her father would arrive soon.
After the student decided to stand outside the school, a 37-year-old man noticed her by the roadside and asked why she was there. Unaware of his intentions, the student replied that she needed to use the bathroom, and the man pointed her to a nearby house. It is alleged that she went upstairs to use the bathroom. After coming back downstairs, the man allegedly led her to another room, locked it, and assaulted her.
The victim later returned home in distress and reported the incident. Her parents filed a complaint at the Marthandam All Women Police Station. Based on the complaint, police arrested Faisal Khan (37) from Manalikarai under the POCSO Act.
It is also alleged that the victim’s boyfriend, Regis Kumar (21), had taken the victim to Faisal Khan’s house that night. Additionally, Kumar has been accused of bringing other such students to his home, which has now come to light. The police are investigating whether other individuals were involved in the incident. The case is under investigation, and authorities are taking the necessary steps based on the victim’s statements.
(With inputs from Vikatan)
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