Youth arrested for assaulting woman after forcing her to accept proposal in Anna Nagar
A 19-year-old man was arrested for assaulting a woman in Anna Nagar after she rejected his marriage proposal. The incident occurred on May 15 when the accused confronted the victim and threatened her. Following her complaint, the police took action and arrested the suspect, who is now in judicial custody.
- ▪The accused is identified as Vinoth, alias Stephen, from Maduravoyal.
- ▪The victim had previously ended her relationship with the accused.
- ▪The assault took place near the Anna Nagar roundabout after the victim finished work.
- ▪The woman received medical treatment at the Government Kilpauk Hospital.
- ▪The police registered a case under relevant legal provisions.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The Anna Nagar police have arrested a 19-year-old man for assaulting a woman in Anna Nagar after she refused to accept his marriage proposal.The victim, a resident of T.P. Chathiram, had been in a relationship with Vinoth, alias Stephen, of Maduravoyal, but later cut ties with him, the police said.On the night of May 15, while she was walking near the Anna Nagar roundabout after work at a textile store, the accused allegedly intercepted her and verbally abused her.He then assaulted and threatened to kill her and then fled the spot. The injured woman informed her father and received treatment at the Government Kilpauk Hospital.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.