In Tamil Nadu, several high-profile cases have highlighted the vulnerability of women, especially those from marginalized or tribal communities, to custodial violence.
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Tiruvannamalai Gang Rape (September/October 2025): Two police constables, D. Suresh Raj and P. Sundar, were arrested and dismissed from service for the gang rape of a 25-year-old fruit seller from Andhra Pradesh. The women were traveling by minivan when the constables stopped them for a document check, took them to a secluded grove, and assaulted the daughter. In Tamil Nadu, several high-profile cases have highlighted
The path forward involves not just punitive actions against the accused but also systemic reforms to prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place. Only through a concerted effort to foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights within the police force can trust be restored, and the safety of all citizens, particularly women, be guaranteed. took them to a secluded grove