A 7-Year-Old Boy Found Dead After Resisting Sexual Assault in Thoothukudi

By Express News Service

THOOTHUKUDI: In a horrifying incident, a 7-year-old boy was allegedly killed by a 16-year-old after resisting a sexual assault at Vembar Beach in Thoothukudi. The accused has been arrested by Soorgangudi police. The victim’s lifeless body was discovered with cuts to his neck, right in front of his house.

The victim, a second-grade student, had been absent from school for two days due to a fever. The incident occurred early on Wednesday when the victim’s father was at work and his mother was attending a self-help group meeting.

The body was immediately transported to Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital, where forensic experts were called in to investigate. The 16-year-old suspect, who had dropped out of school, was apprehended near Michael Nagar. A senior police officer stated, “The accused made sexual advances towards the victim, but the child resisted and began screaming. In response, the accused stabbed him in the neck.”

No CCTV Despite Supreme Court Order

The tragic murder took place in close proximity to the Vembar Coastal Security Group police station. However, there were no CCTV cameras installed in the vicinity. It is worth noting that the Supreme Court had mandated the installation of CCTV cameras with night vision and audio recording capabilities at prominent locations, including entry and exit points, in all police stations. Additionally, the footage captured by these cameras must be stored for a duration of 18 months.

Government School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

MAYILADUTHURAI: In a separate incident, a government school teacher was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a Class 12 student near Mayiladuthurai. The accused, identified as C Aiyyappan from Mayiladuthurai, had been working as a Chemistry teacher at a government higher secondary school in a nearby village for the past few years. He also operated a tuition centre, which was attended by 40 students, including the victim.

According to sources, the teacher groomed the girl and took advantage of her visits to the tuition centre, leading to a relationship. The assault occurred in recent weeks when other students were absent. The incident came to light when the girl fell ill, and upon investigation by her parents, she revealed the abuse. A case was registered at Mayiladuthurai Police Station under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, resulting in the arrest of the school teacher on Tuesday.

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