Man sexually assaults mentally challenged woman in Ramanathapuram
A 35-year-old man has been booked by police in Ramanathapuram for the sexual assault of a 19-year-old mentally challenged woman. Authorities are currently searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety and protection of vulnerable populations in local communities.
A 35-year-old man in Ramanathapuram was booked for sexually assaulting a mentally challenged woman at Devipattinam here on Friday.
Police said, T. Vijayakumar, 35, of Devipattinam, sexually assaulted a 19-year-old mentally challenged woman while she was alone at home.
When the victim’s mother returned, the accused escaped from the house and ran away.
A case has been registered by the Devipattinam police, and efforts to apprehend the accused are currently under way.
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