He was apprehended at Maruthancode near Thuckalay. Madurai: A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary, who sexually harassed a college student after offering her a lift in his car while she waited for a bus in the rain, was arrested on Thursday after remaining absconding for more than a week.
The accused, L Christopher, 40, from Marunthu Kottai near Thuckalay, was a member of TVK’s Kanyakumari central district executive committee. On October 21, the two students were waiting for a bus after college when it began raining. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Madurai | Silver Rate in Madurai | Bank Holidays in Madurai | Public Holidays in Madurai | Madurai AQI | Weather in Madurai | Petrol Price in Madurai | Diesel Price in Madurai | CNG Price in Madurai | LPG Price in Madurai Stay updated with the latest Madurai news.
The complainant, a postgraduate student from a private college in Nagercoil, regularly travelled with another student from Moolachal, who was also a TVK functionary, according to police. He subsequently dropped her near her home and fled,” an investigating officer said. He was removed from the party following the complaint. Christopher, who knew the other student, stopped his car and offered them a lift, saying he was travelling in the same direction. After dropping the TVK member at Moolachel, Christopher continued towards Kulasekaram with the complainant, assuring her that he would drop her near her residence. “The student alleged that Christopher stopped the car midway and sexually harassed her. She confronted him and attempted to get out of the vehicle. The student informed her parents and subsequently approached police with her friend. Following allegations that police initially failed to register her complaint at Kottrikodu police station, Kanyakumari SP Anshul Nagar ordered an inquiry. Thuckalay police subsequently registered a case against Christopher. Download the TOI App.
Women’s organisations had held a protest in Thuckalay on Monday demanding his arrest.