TN Education Trainer Arrested for Allegedly Harassing Minor
A 52-year-old Education Department trainer in Hosur has been arrested for allegedly harassing a minor girl and threatening her exams.
In a shocking incident in Hosur, a trainer working with the Education Department has been taken into custody following allegations of sexual harassment involving a minor girl. The accused, identified as 52-year-old Jayaram, faces serious charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Threats to School Board Exams
Jayaram, a resident of Mahesh Garden in Betha Elachagiri, reportedly held a position as a trainer within the Shoolagiri area's Education Department. According to the formal complaint, the accused did not stop at harassment; he allegedly used the girl's academic future as a tool for intimidation.
The victim reported that Jayaram threatened to prevent both her and her brother from appearing for their upcoming school board examinations. The distress caused by these threats led the minor to inform her parents, who immediately approached the authorities.
Police Action and Arrest
Following the report, the Hosur All Women Police Station registered a case. Law enforcement officials moved swiftly to arrest Jayaram under the POCSO Act. As of now, police investigations are continuing to uncover further details regarding the incident.
Goondas Act Invoked in Separate POCSO Case
In a related development concerning child safety in the state, the Chennai City Police Commissioner has invoked the Goondas Act against three individuals involved in a high-profile POCSO investigation.
The accused, identified as R. Veeramani (owner of Gem Granites), Shanthi, and Mahendra Simhan, are currently in judicial custody. Their arrest stems from a case involving allegations of sexual assault against minor girls, which came to light after a USB drive containing incriminating video footage was recovered.
- The Incident: The video allegedly showed sexual assault occurring at a guest house in Teynampet.
- Investigation: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted by the Tamil Nadu Police to probe the matter.
- Current Status: Due to the severity of the allegations, preventive detention orders were issued against the trio.
The investigation into the Teynampet case has been particularly intensive. Due to the age and health concerns of the primary accused, Veeramani, interrogation has been conducted under video recording by the Central Crime Branch's Anti-Vice Squad within Puzhal prison.