Anna University Sexual Assault Case Triggers Political and Public Outrage in Tamil Nadu

The arrest of a biryani vendor accused of assaulting a student has led to allegations of political connections and failures in campus security.

A second-year engineering student at Anna University in Chennai was sexually assaulted on December 23, prompting widespread condemnation and protests.
The accused, 37-year-old Gnanasekaran, a roadside vendor, has been arrested and is alleged to have a history of criminal offenses, including sexual crimes.
Opposition parties, including the BJP and AIADMK, have accused the ruling DMK of shielding the accused due to alleged political connections, which the DMK denies.
The National Commission for Women has criticized Tamil Nadu police for leaking the victim's identity and called for stricter action under relevant laws.
The incident has raised serious concerns about campus security, with demands for enhanced safety measures and accountability from university and government authorities.