Overview
- Police arrested Balasubramaniam, 35, and Jeyabal, 28, after a woman from Srivaikuntam filed a complaint saying they lured her with a job offer and assaulted her.
- The survivor lodged the complaint on May 30 and the two men were produced before a magistrate and remanded to judicial custody on Monday, June 1.
- Police say the men drove the woman to Ervadi and that she was given a drink she says contained a sedative, but forensic and medical confirmation of drugging or assault has not been reported.
- The accused have been held at Palayamkottai Central Prison and the case is under investigation with officers collecting evidence from the vehicle and awaiting medical reports.
- The arrest of two Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam functionaries prompted sharp criticism from opposition leaders over women's safety and could increase pressure for a fast, transparent inquiry and legal action.