Prime suspect in school girl sexual assault in fake NCC camp case dies by suicide
KRISHNAGIRI (TAMIL NADU): The prime suspect in the sexual assault of a school girl at a fake NCC camp at Bargur in the district died allegedly by suicide on Friday, said police.
Sivaraman reportedly consumed rat control paste ahead of his arrest on August 19, they said.
He was admitted to the Government Medical College hospital in Krishnagiri, where he was undergoing treatment for fracturing his leg when he attempted to escape from being caught by police.
Later, he was referred to the Government Medical College Hospital in Salem, as his condition worsened and he died today.
Sivaraman was among 11 people, including the school authorities, who were arrested by the Bargur All Women police. He had organised the fake NCC camp where an eighth-standard girl student was sexually assaulted and several girls were allegedly abused.
About 41 students, including 17 girls, participated in the fake NCC camp recently and the incident of sexual assault came to light after the girl narrated her trauma to her parents who lodged a complaint with the police.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
