Sexual harassment of 6-yr-old: DMK councillor arrested, dismissed from party

Virudhachalam Municipality 30th Ward councillor Pakriswamy has been arrested on a complaint filed by the parents of a sexually harassed 6-year-old girl. The party's General Secretary Duraimurugan has taken steps to permanently remove him from the basic positions. Pakriswamy is a native of the Cuddalore district's Virudhachalam Mettukkuppam who runs a nursery school in Shakti Nagar. Pakriswamy allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl who is studying at his school. A complaint was lodged with the Virudhachalam All Women Police and a case was registered. The girl was admitted to Virudhachalam Government Hospital for a medical examination. On examination, it was confirmed that the girl had been raped. Following this, the police arrested Pakriswamy. Meanwhile, Duraimurugan issued a directive ordering the dismissal of the councillor for damaging the reputation of the party. The arrest of the councillor has created a stir in Virudhachalam.

Update: 2023-04-12 17:16 GMT
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