CHENNAI: The Virugambakkam police arrested two brothers for allegedly stalking and physically assaulting a 19-year-old student, and threatening her family as she rejected their advances.

The victim, a resident of Virugambakkam, pursues an engineering degree at a private college.

In her complaint, the student said Syed Ashmath, her schoolmate, has been pressuring her to be in a relationship with him for several years.

A week ago, Syed Ashmath allegedly assaulted her when she was standing outside her house.

On Friday morning, he reportedly arrived at her home along with his parents and brother, who used abusive language against the student's mother and younger sister and issued death threats.

Based on her complaint, the police registered a case. A team led by the end Virugambakkam police inspector arrested two accused: Syed Ashmath (21), and his elder brother Mohamed Amsath(23), both residents of Nerkundram, Chennai.

One mobile phone linked to the crime was seized from them.

The two were produced before a court on May 1, 2026, and remanded in judicial custody.

Police teams are continuing their search for other absconding accused persons involved in the case.