The woman who went to register a case of molestation was accused of prostitution by the police! The Women’s Commission took cognizance

In Chennai, a woman went to the police station to lodge a complaint of molestation. The woman said that autorickshaw drivers were molesting her, but the police did not register the complaint. The police arrested her on charges of prostitution. After this case came to light, the Tamil Nadu State Women’s Commission has recommended action. The commission has demanded a departmental inquiry against two police officers.

According to the information, the Tamil Nadu State Women’s Commission has written a letter to the Police Commissioner Tambaram. It states that a woman from Uthiramerur complained to the commission and told that she had called the Tambaram police station on 9 August 2023 and complained about molestation. The next day on 10 August 2023, she herself went to the police station.

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The woman told the commission that the police did not register her case at the police station. The police took her photo on their mobile. When she protested, a police officer used abusive language. When she protested, the sub-inspector threatened to arrest her on false charges. After this, she was arrested on false charges and kept in judicial custody for five months.

The woman told the commission that the police had registered a case against her on charges of prostitution. The State Women’s Commission intervened in this case and found that the necessary procedure was not followed during the arrest of the woman. The State Women’s Commission has recommended a departmental inquiry against Inspector Charles and Sub-Inspector Durga. Along with this, the commission has also recommended compensation to the woman. The State Women’s Commission has demanded strict action in this entire matter.