Chennai cop’s midnight ‘harassment’ remark to woman feeding strays sparks outrage, case closed
Chennai: A police officer’s remark to a woman feeding stray dogs past midnight in Chennai’s Thiruvanmiyur has triggered widespread criticism after a video of the exchange surfaced online. The officer was heard telling the woman that “harassment happens” if women step out late at night.
According to reports, the woman has been feeding stray dogs in her neighbourhood for nearly two decades. On the night of the incident, two policemen stopped her while she was distributing food. During the heated conversation, both the woman and one officer, identified as Karthik, recorded the interaction.
In the footage, Karthik can be heard suggesting she stop feeding the animals so that they would “stop coming automatically.” When the woman questioned his conduct, the officer responded with the controversial remark about late-night harassment, which many social media users condemned as “sexist” and “victim-blaming.”
Facing backlash, the officer later claimed he had said “arrest” and not “harassment,” arguing that his warning was about possible legal issues linked to being outdoors after midnight.
Despite the outrage, authorities confirmed that no disciplinary action would be taken. The Thiruvanmiyur police stated that the case had been closed, with no departmental inquiry initiated. The woman has not filed a formal complaint, and no official clarification has been issued regarding the officer’s comments.
Chennai cop to woman: “The reason harassment happens is because you roam around like this after 12 am.”
— Anagha Kesav (@anaghakesav) August 25, 2025
The remark came after the police objected to the woman feeding stray dogs outside her home late at night.#thiruvanmiyur #ChennaiPolice #Chennai pic.twitter.com/8zbpYHavFT
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PM leads mega roadshow in Sikkim, to attend celebrations marking 50 years of statehood on Tuesday
Gangtok (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a mega roadshow in Gangtok on Monday evening after arriving in Sikkim to attend the closing ceremony of 50 years of statehood celebrations.
Modi, who wore a traditional Bhutia cap and a Lepcha coat, was received at the Libing helipad by Governor Om Prakash Mathur and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
From the helipad, the PM began the roadshow, which concluded at Lok Bhavan, where he will stay overnight.
On the open vehicle, Modi was flanked by CM Tamang on his left and state BJP president D R Thapa on his right.
Large crowds lined the roads for hours, waving national flags and waiting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
As his convoy moved slowly through the city, people broke into celebrations. Some enthusiastic supporters chanted "Modi, Modi, Modi", while a few women were seen showering flower petals in his direction.
Modi acknowledged the cheering crowds by waving continuously.
Tamang was also seen urging the gathered people to cheer for the PM during the roadshow.
The route of the roadshow was decorated, with arch gates erected at several points and large cut-outs of Modi placed along the roads.
On Tuesday, Modi will visit the Orchidarium in Gangtok. To commemorate the golden jubilee of Sikkim's statehood and showcase the state's ecological and floral heritage, the 'Swarnajayanti Maitri Manjari' Park has been developed as a world-class Orchid Experience Centre.
The PM will also participate in the closing ceremony of Sikkim's 50th statehood celebrations at Paljor Stadium, where he will unveil development projects worth over Rs 4,000 crore.
The projects cover several sectors, including infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, education, power, urban development, environment, tourism and agriculture.
Modi is also scheduled to address the gathering on the occasion.
He was expected to attend the opening ceremony of the year-long celebrations last year, but could not reach the venue due to inclement weather. However, he addressed the event virtually from Siliguri in neighbouring West Bengal.
Tamang later thanked the people for giving the grand reception to the PM during the hour-long roadshow in the state capital.
"With immense fervour and heartfelt enthusiasm, the people of Sikkim accorded a grand and resounding welcome to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on his arrival in Gangtok," he said in a social media post.
Tamang said people from all walks of life gathered in large numbers to greet him, reflecting the deep respect and warm affection the people of Sikkim hold for his leadership.
"It was indeed an honour to join him during the roadshow and witness the overwhelming love and support of the people firsthand," he said.
