TVK functionary booked for alleged sexual harassment of college student

A functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party has been booked by police in Nagercoil, India, following allegations of sexual harassment against a college student. The incident reportedly occurred while the suspect was giving the student a ride in his car.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety and accountability for political figures in regional Indian politics.
TVK functionary booked for alleged sexual harassment of college student Further investigations are under way NAGERCOIL The Thuckalay police have registered a case against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary for allegedly sexually harassing a college student in Kanniyakumari district. The police said the survivor, a resident of Kulasekaram, and her friend, a TVK party member from Moolachal, were waiting for a bus in Nagercoil on Wednesday, when L.
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