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The incident comes amid growing concern over a recent spurt in sexual offences against women and children in Tamil Nadu.
DMK leader TKS Elangovan called for stringent punishment for offenders and stronger government intervention. (Image used for representation)
Tamil Nadu Rape: In a shocking and horrific incident, a three-year-old died on Monday after allegedly being sexually assaulted in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district, police said, triggering widespread condemnation and calls for stronger measures to protect women and children.
The incident occurred in Gummidipoondi on Sunday. According to police, the child was found with serious injuries in a bushy area near the SIPCOT industrial zone and was rushed to hospital. She succumbed to her injuries during treatment on Monday.
Police said a migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested in connection with the case. The victim’s family, also originally from Bihar, has been residing in the area for work.
As per news reports, the accused was reportedly apprehended by local residents before being handed over to the police. Authorities said that the investigation is ongoing and that three other individuals are being questioned as part of the probe. However, police said there is currently no evidence to suggest the involvement of more than one person in the alleged crime.
The incident comes amid growing concern over a recent spurt in sexual offences against women and children in Tamil Nadu. Opposition leaders from the DMK and the BJP expressed grief and demanded strict action against those responsible.
DMK leader TKS Elangovan called for stringent punishment and stronger government intervention to address crimes against women and children.
“The government should be strict on these incidents. Punishment should be severe. This is a social issue. The government should concentrate on it," he said.
Former BJP leader Annamalai also condemned the incident and urged the Jospeh Vijay led government to take immediate action on this matter.
திருவள்ளூர் மாவட்டம் கும்மிடிப்பூண்டி அருகே, 3 வயது பெண் குழந்தை பாலியல் தாக்குதலுக்குள்ளாகி, சிகிச்சை பலனின்றி உயிரிழந்த செய்தி, மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும், வருத்தமுமளிக்கிறது.இந்தக் குற்றத்தில் தொடர்புடைய வடமாநிலத்தைச் சேர்ந்த ஒரு நபர் கைது செய்யப்பட்டிருக்கிறார். அதே போல,…
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) June 15, 2026
“The news of a 3-year-old girl child falling victim to sexual assault near Kummidipoondi in Thiruvallur district and succumbing to her injuries despite treatment has caused profound shock and grief. I urge the Tamil Nadu government to take immediate action on this matter. Owners employing laborers from North Indian states must furnish the government with comprehensive details, including how many such laborers are present, in which cities they are located, their native places, current workplaces, and places of residence," he said in a long post on X.
Soon after assuming office, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay had announced the formation of a special women’s safety force, “Singappenn", aimed at strengthening measures to protect women and girls. The initiative was formally launched a few days ago.
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