Overview
- Three women, including a five-month-pregnant woman, were allegedly assaulted at Kanakamma Chathiram police station when they sought to file a sexual harassment complaint.
- The June 24 video of the incident has circulated widely on social media and drawn public outrage.
- BJP state president Nainar Nagendran condemned the officer’s actions and urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to ensure a thorough inquiry and legal consequences.
- Critics argue the incident highlights growing concerns over custodial abuse and the misuse of authority under the Dravidian governance model.
- The Tamil Nadu government has not yet issued an official response to calls for accountability.