Anna University Sexual Assault: Biryani seller arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student of Anna University in Chennai, triggering indignation in political and student circles in Tamil Nadu. The incident attracted the attention of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party leader and actor Vijay, who demanded speedy legal action and “appropriate punishment” for the accused.

In a statement on his social media account on X, actor Vijay said that the news of sexual assault on a student at Anna University was “deeply shocking and painful”.

Vijay said, “Though police have informed that a person who sexually assaulted has been arrested, I urge the Tamil Nadu government to promptly initiate legal action against this person and ensure appropriate punishment. Moreover, if anyone else is involved in this heinous crime, appropriate action must also be taken promptly against them. »

Urging MP Stalin’s government to take steps to ensure safety of women in public places, Vijay said, “Using the Nirbhaya fund allocated every year, we should identify places where women are unsafe and there install smart poles, install installations including emergency buttons, CCTV cameras. cameras, phones, ensuring the safety of women in all city buses, providing toilets for women in public places, providing emergency phones and mobile applications for women’s safety and ensuring the safety of women in all places , including educational establishments, private institutions and public places.

He added: “As well as implementing all of this, we also need to constantly monitor whether these are fully functional. » Read also | 99% of sexual assault cases go unreported, government data shows

Meanwhile, the Biryani seller has been taken into custody and is being questioned for the crime. Police have formed four special teams to arrest the accused in the alleged sexual assault of a student.

CASE OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AT ANNA UNIVERSITY

A student of Anna University was allegedly sexually assaulted in Chennai. Police arrested a 37-year-old man selling biryani on the sidewalk in connection with the case.

The victim said she was talking to a friend on December 23 when she was intimidated by a few people, who then sexually assaulted her.

“During investigation, based on scientific evidence, Gnanasekaran from Kottur (an area near the college) was arrested for this crime. The suspect made a confession. He does business by running a sidewalk biryani shop,” police said.