A 14-year-old student staying at a madrasa in Theni district was allegedly sexually assaulted by two fellow students, aged 14 and 17, in two separate incidents. The victim, a Class 9 student, is currently recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) of Theni Government Hospital after undergoing surgery.
The first incident occurred on 19 November 2024, when a 17-year-old youth allegedly took the victim upstairs and sexually harassed him. The victim reported the incident to the madrasa’s chief administrator, Farooq (55), but no action was taken.
The second incident took place on 1 January 2025, when another 14-year-old student sexually assaulted the victim while he was sleeping. The victim experienced severe pain and informed the madrasa administrator, Sarfuddin (45), at around 2:00 AM, requesting to be sent home to his parents. However, Sarfuddin refused to take any action.
The following day, on 2 January 2025, the victim returned home and informed his parents about the assault and the pain he was experiencing. He was immediately taken to Theni Government Hospital, where he underwent surgery and is now in the ICU.
Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s parents, the Theni Women’s Police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against the two accused students, aged 14 and 17, as well as the madrasa’s chief administrator, Farooq, and administrator, Sarbuddin.
Police have arrested three individuals, including the two minor accused and Sarbuddin, while a search is underway for Farooq, who is currently absconding.
(With inputs from Dinamalar)
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