Chennai: The Tiruvallur district police are actively pursuing the suspect involved in the horrific sexual assault of a minor girl near Gummidipoondi, as the perpetrator remains at large even eight days after the crime. In a bid to expedite the investigation, the police have released photos and a video of the suspect on social media, urging the public to come forward with any information that could lead to his arrest.
The Tiruvallur police have issued a direct appeal: “The individual in these images is a wanted criminal involved in a heinous crime against a child. If anyone recognizes him, please contact 99520 60948 immediately. Any information provided will be treated with confidentiality.”
இப்புகைப்படங்கள் மற்றும் வீடியோ உள்ளிட்டவற்றில் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள சந்தேக நபர் ஒரு குழந்தை மீது பாலியல் வன்கொடுமையில் ஈடுபட்டவர் ஆவார். இவரைப் பற்றி தகவல் தெரிந்தால் 9952060948 என்ற அலைபேசி எண்ணிற்கு தொடர்பு கொண்டு தகவல் தெரிவிக்கவும். pic.twitter.com/Xu2AGmc7EC
— Thiruvallur District Police (@TNTVLRPOLICE) July 20, 2025
Tiruvallur minor girl case: Special teams deployed, Public assistance sought
The incident occurred on the 12th of this month when the victim, a school-going minor, was walking home in Arambakkam, a village near Gummidipoondi. According to police reports, an unidentified man followed the girl, forcibly took her to a secluded forested area, and sexually assaulted her. The assailant was reportedly speaking on his mobile phone during the crime, which allowed the girl to escape when he was momentarily distracted.
Upon reaching home, the traumatized girl informed her grandmother, who immediately rushed her to Ponneri Government Hospital. Medical examinations confirmed the sexual assault, following which the police registered a case under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The victim was later shifted to a government hospital in Chennai for further medical and psychological evaluation.
The Tiruvallur district police have formed eight special teams, including three Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)-level officers, to track down the accused. Investigators are analysing CCTV footage and mobile phone records from the area, hoping to identify the suspect.
Earlier, a video of the man abducting the girl had surfaced on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Taking note of the public anger, the police intensified their efforts and recently obtained another image of the suspect from a Chennai suburban train. This photo, along with the earlier video, has been circulated widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with an appeal for assistance.