CHENNAI: A case has been registered against an unidentified person for allegedly assaulting a woman inspector at a community hall in Chennai. The police said the accused was part of the PMK cadre.

The incident occurred on January 2, 2024 (Thursday), during a protest, seeking the arrest of all people involved in the Anna University sexual assault case, led by PMK’s Sowmiya Anbumani and former Union Minister AK Moorthy and others.

According to the complaint filed by Najima, the woman inspector of TP Chatram police station (crime), an unidentified person pushed her down, injuring her hand. The incident was said to have occurred when the woman officer was trying to take Sowmiya to the community hall.

The police have registered a case under various sections, including the Tamil Nadu Women's Harassment Act, and are investigating the incident.