A controversy has erupted following a complaint filed by Sub-Inspector (SI) Pranitha, who accused members of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) of attacking her at the Somanathapuram Police Station in Karaikudi.

Reports indicate that the altercation began over a dispute related to construction work on temple land. When VCK North District Secretary Ilaya Gowthaman, along with a group of party members, inquired about the complaint, SI Pranitha, who had recently been transferred to another station, reportedly informed them that she cannot help with the case and advised them to consult higher authorities. However, the party members were displeased, claiming that the police were not taking action in their favor. This sparked a heated exchange.

It is alleged that during the argument, Pranitha was attacked by the VCK functionaries and collapsed. Her supporters claim that the attack led to her injuries. She was subsequently taken to the Karaikudi Government Medical College Hospital for treatment. In response to the incident, SI Pranitha has filed a case against the VCK functionary, and an investigation is currently underway. The matter, involving the VCK functionary allegedly entering the police station and attacking the female officer, has stirred significant controversy.

Speaking to the press, the mother of the female police officer claimed that the alleged attack was a premeditated act of revenge orchestrated by VCK goons. She said, “Today, my daughter was relieved from the Amaravati station and was about to join the police in Sivaganga the next day. When she was about to leave the petitioner came for questioning, she said that the DSP has called me and you may further inquire there. However, upon learning about her leaving, a group of ten individuals, including Ilaya Gautama, Kannan, and Manokar together with a gang of ten reportedly surrounded the my child allegedly threatened her, saying, ‘I will see how you leave this place, just like SI Karpagam’s transfer, I’ll drive you away,’ made disrespectful remarks, stating, ‘I’ll tear your shirt and stars.’ They have pulled her shirt, scratched her hands and harassed my child in the station. I found out about the incident at the station and rushed to take her to a clinic nearby. She was struggling to breathe. The doctor gave her some pills and hot water, which helped her regain some breath. I immediately took her to the hospital, and on the way, I found out that her hand had been injured during the assault, with blood oozing from the wound which she was unaware off. I quickly admitted her to the Government Hospital.”

(With Inputs From Dinamalar)

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A Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) in Virudhunagar district has been suspended following accusations of sexually assaulting a female police officer at Rajapalayam South Police Station.

The accused SSI, 52-year-old Mohanraj, is married with two children and resides in the Malaiyadipatti Police Station quarters in Rajapalayam. He has reportedly struggled with habitual alcohol consumption.

The incident occurred when Mohanraj reported to duty in an intoxicated state. Observing his condition, colleagues directed him to rest in a room upstairs. However, while there, he allegedly approached a female officer and made inappropriate advances. Despite her attempts to avoid him, he reportedly assaulted her. The female officer cried for help and alerted her colleagues, who intervened and rescued her. CCTV footage from the police station is said to have captured the incident.

The victim lodged a formal complaint with senior officials, prompting an investigation. Mohanraj was sent to the Rajapalayam Government Hospital, where medical tests confirmed he was under the influence of alcohol during the incident.

As a result, Virudhunagar District Superintendent of Police Kannan ordered Mohanraj’s immediate transfer to the Armed Reserve Police. He was subsequently suspended pending further investigation and departmental action.

The incident has raised concerns about workplace safety for women in law enforcement and sparked calls for stricter accountability within the police force. An inquiry into the matter is underway.

(With Inputs From Vikatan)

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In the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, a proposal is being made to set up a first-of-its-kind Anti-Terrorist Squad (UP ATS) that will consist of an all-women police squad.

This special squad will be named Special Police Operation Team and will include 58 personnel, including a dog squad, a bomb disposal team, and a wireless trapping unit (SPOT).

After discussion with the Home Department officials, a senior officer at UP ATS said that a proposal has been sent to the government for approval and budgeting.

Once approved, this specialized force will be trained and equipped to deal with anti-hijacking and counter-insurgency activities such as terrorist attacks. Experts from the BSF, CISF, ITBP and other paramilitary forces would train those chosen to join the SPOT commandos.

The UP ATS officer said the idea to raise an all-women squad with specialized training was based on increasing representation of women at workplaces and their deployment at sensitive locations and help carry out rescue operations and tackling women troublemakers would also be easier with this squad.

ATS Inspector General G.K. Goswami said that SPOT would also perform security surveys during peacetime and train special weapons advanced tactics teams of district police.

SPOT is a specialized unit of ATS. The first unit raised in 2018 comprised men only and its exclusive training center is located in Sarojini Nagar in Lucknow.

Meanwhile, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in the process to raise three all-women battalions which have already begun.

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