A young woman’s mother from Valasaravakkam, Chennai, has accused 27-year-old Prashanth, son of local figure Pandal Ravi, of repeated sexual harassment. Despite her mother lodging complaints at various places, including the All Women’s Police Station, Valasaravakkam and the Police Commissioner’s Office, no significant action has been taken. Frustrated by the inaction, the mother pursued legal recourse and filed an FIR, yet the case remains stalled without investigation.
Reports suggest that when the victim attempts to file complaints, the police appear to favor Prashanth. Allegations have surfaced that his political connections enable him to exert influence over law enforcement, with calls from his supporters allegedly pressuring officers to ignore the case.
This incident is part of a troubling pattern, as Prashanth is accused of harassing other victims in the past, drawing comparisons to the notorious Anna Nagar sexual harassment case of minor. The situation has escalated further, with Prashanth allegedly threatening to harm the victim and her family. The family is now pleading with authorities to intervene and ensure swift and just action.
Speaking to the press, the minor girl’s mother said, “On 14th April, we filed a complaint at the All Women’s Police Station regarding my daughter being sexually harassed. We went to court, and through that, an FIR was registered against the son of ‘Pandhal’ Ravi. Despite the FIR, he was released. Just yesterday, on New Year’s Day, he came to my daughter, used inappropriate language, and sexually harassed my daughter again. The police have still not taken any strong action. We don’t understand why they are acting so indifferently. I have come to you, hoping that you will ensure justice for my child.”
The press report further pressed her for more details, and she explained that, due to the police’s indifference and lack of action on her complaint, she took the matter to court. Despite the accused’s inappropriate behavior being well-known in the locality, which could easily be verified, the police station continued to provide him with a clean conduct record and support, while neglecting the victim. She also alleged that her petition was not being accepted. After the local police station and the Commissioner’s office failed to take her petition, they were forced to approach the court, which led to the FIR being filed. However, the accused was released just one day later.
When the press asked, “Why was he released?” the victim’s mother responded, “We don’t know, sir. Whenever we go there, they don’t respond to us. We can go, sit there, and leave without any answers,” she lamented about her situation.
Then, speaking about the threats made by ‘Pandhal’ Ravi’s son, Prashanth, the victim’s mother said, “He told my daughter, ‘I have already assaulted you, and asked you again. Wherever you complain, I will come out. I have that kind of influence. If you go any further with this, I’ll lit you and your mother.’ These are the threats he’s been making, and we are afraid to live there”
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