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Security Guard Arrested After 13-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted at Chennai Shelter

The probe has been handed over to Selaiyur’s all-women police station backed by a government pledge to tighten shelter security.

TN govt to post women guards at state-run homes after sexual assault attempt on minor
News18

Overview

  • A 13-year-old Class 8 student admitted just a week earlier was sexually assaulted and left with a broken leg on Sunday at the Tambaram government shelter.
  • Chitlapakkam Police reviewed CCTV footage and, after the victim identified 37-year-old guard Mathew, arrested him and moved the case to Selaiyur All Women Police Station.
  • The shelter warden was on leave during the incident, leaving only the cook on duty when the assault occurred.
  • Social Welfare Minister Geeta Jeevan announced that only female guards will be appointed at all government and NGO-run shelters housing women and children.
  • AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has demanded a comprehensive investigation and strict punishment, accusing the DMK government of failing to protect vulnerable children.