AIADMK attempts protest over 'sexual assault' of Anna university student, leaders detained

BJP senior leader and former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and others from the saffron party too were prevented by police from holding a demonstration.

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Tamil Nadu: Anna University said that full cooperation was being extended for police investigation. (Image source: Official)

Press Trust of India | December 26, 2024 | 12:58 PM IST

CHENNAI : Tamil Nadu's main opposition AIADMK on Thursday attempted to stage a protest here over the alleged sexual assault on a girl student of the Anna University here, condemning the DMK government, and senior party leaders were detained by police.

On December 25, a girl student was allegedly sexually harassed by unknown persons and cooperation is being extended to police, who have launched a probe, an Anna University official said.

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BJP senior leader and former governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and others from the saffron party too were prevented by police from holding a demonstration. She said she had every right to hold a protest and alleged that sexual crimes were on the rise and slammed police inaction.

AIADMK leader D Jayakumar argued with senior police officers when they said that the party had not been given permission to stage a protest and he demanded to know from them the nod to parties, including the Congress, VCK, allies of the ruling party.

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