Overview

• A 20-year-old college student accused DMK youth wing leader R. Deivaseyal of coercing her and other women into sexual exploitation for political figures.
• The Arakkonam All Women Police registered an FIR on May 10, but a preliminary police inquiry has reportedly found no evidence of sexual assault yet.
• Deivaseyal and his wife have filed for anticipatory bail at the Madras High Court, claiming the allegations are politically motivated.
• The DMK expelled Deivaseyal from his youth wing post on May 20, emphasizing their commitment to an impartial investigation.
• The AIADMK has criticized the DMK government for delayed action and announced mass protests on May 21 to demand accountability and justice.