A shocking case of sexual assault has emerged from a government service home near Tambaram Sanatorium in Chennai, leading to the arrest of a security guard. The facility, meant to provide a safe environment for young women from across Tamil Nadu pursuing education in suburban colleges, is now under scrutiny after a horrifying incident.
A 13-year-old girl from Tirukovilur (Villupuram district) had been staying at the home for the past four days while preparing to join eighth grade at a Chromepet school. On 8 June 2025, a school holiday, she was assaulted early in the morning as she stepped outside. An unknown attacker covered her face with a cloth and sexually violated her. The assailant fled when the girl screamed, prompting other residents to rush to her aid. She was initially taken to Chromepet Government Hospital and later transferred to Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital due to a fractured leg.
Upon reviewing CCTV footage, the Chitlapakkam police identified the perpetrator as Mathew, a guard employed at the same facility. The victim, new to the home, revealed in her statement that the accused had threatened her into silence. Mathew had been appointed on compassionate grounds following his mother’s death—she had also worked at the center. His arrest has sparked outrage, raising serious concerns about safety in government-run shelters.
(With inputs from Nakkheeran)
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