13-year-old Tamil Nadu student allegedly gang-raped by three school teachers; Accused arrested
Krishnagiri: In a disturbing incident, a high school student was allegedly gang-raped by three government school teachers in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district. The incident has led to outrage by the student's family, demanding immediate and strict action against the accused teachers.
The girl had been absent from school for over a month, and when the principal inquired about her absence, the mother disclosed the alleged assault. Following the revelation, the principal asked her to file a police complaint and report the incident to the District Child Protection Officer.
Police sources told Times of India that one of the teachers had first raped the 13-year-old student. The other two later came to know about it and all three of them again raped the girl.
The girl's family, relatives and residents of the area came out in public on Wednesday and demanded action against the teachers involved. They dispersed after the SP assured them that the culprits would face strict consequences.
The girl was taken to Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital for a medical examination. Collector S. Dinesh Kumar told TOI that the girl was not pregnant, adding "the claim that the girl had an abortion is false". He mentioned that the girl is receiving mental health support from psychiatrists and psychologists.
All three accused have been arrested, and a case has been filed against them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, based on the complaint by the girl's mother.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
