Leftist Dravidian stock ‘activist’ Mathur Sathya, who was recently expelled from the Communist Party of India following allegations of sexual harassment, has been arrested by the Greater Chennai Police, as reported in Times of India.
According to police sources, Sathya was apprehended in Bengaluru on Thursday evening by a special police team. He is currently being brought to Chennai for further inquiry.
The arrest follows action taken by the party earlier this week. On 16 March 2026, the CPI removed Sathya from its primary membership as well as from all affiliated organisations after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against him.
The party also submitted a formal complaint to the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner, seeking legal action in support of the women who raised the allegations.
The decision to expel Sathya was taken during a meeting held on 14 March 2026 by the South Chennai district unit of the party. District secretary S K Siva discussed the allegations with party members, following which disciplinary action was initiated.
In an official statement, Siva stated that Sathya had been removed not only from the CPI but also from the All India Youth Federation and the Indian Society for Cultural Cooperation and Friendship.
Sathya, a native of Salem, had previously been involved in protests and grassroots initiatives related to social justice. Further investigation into the case is currently underway.
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