Chennai:
The Madras Excessive Courtroom immediately mentioned that the alleged sexual assault case at Anna College is “being politicised”. The comment got here throughout a listening to the place Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)’s counsel raised issues in regards to the denial of police permission for a deliberate protest in Chennai over the incident.
“Anna College sexual assault case is being politicised. There is no such thing as a real focus on ladies’s security,” the Excessive Courtroom noticed.
The Nationwide Fee for Ladies (NCW) has fashioned a two-member fact-finding committee together with retired IPS officer Praveen Dixit. Over a two-day investigation, the committee visited the college, met with the sufferer, her household, authorities, and NGOs, and assessed campus safety.
In a submit on X, the NCW said: “To make sure accountability, the NCW assessed safety at Anna College, met the SIT, and engaged stakeholders… An in depth report with actionable suggestions was ready.”
The incident occurred on December 23, when a 19-year-old engineering pupil was allegedly sexually assaulted on the Anna College campus. The sufferer, in her grievance, mentioned that the assailant had attacked her and her male pal, brutally assaulting the latter earlier than dragging her into close by shrubs the place the assault occurred.
The accused, recognized as Gnanasekaran, a roadside biryani vendor, was arrested shortly after the grievance was filed. In keeping with police, Gnanasekaran has a protracted prison report.
In response to the general public and political outcry, the Madras Excessive Courtroom directed the formation of a Particular Investigation Staff (SIT) comprising three senior IPS officers to probe the case.