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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Time of India
3 cops dismissed for raping minor girl in 2023
Trichy: A police sub-inspector and two constables have been dismissed from service for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Trichy in 2023. The action has been taken after the allegations, such as sexual assault, pornography, and criminal intimidation of the survivor, were proven in a department inquiry. The dismissed cops were B Sasikumar (sub-inspector, Jeeyapuram station) and constables J Prasad (Navalpat station) and A Sitharthan (Jeeyapuram traffic police station), according to an order issued by Trichy range DIG V Varun Kumar. Action is pending against constable S Sankar Rajapandian, who has also been accused of smuggling ganja near Adirampattinam in Thanjavur district. On the evening of Oct 4, 2023, the four of them, dressed in plain clothes and in an inebriated condition, visited Mukkombu park. They saw some couples and began harassing them. Among them was a 17-year-old girl and her 19-year-old male friend. Constables Prasath and Siddharth beat the male youth and drove him away. The group then took the girl to their vehicle, where sub-inspector Sasikumar and Sankar Rajapandiyan sexually assaulted her for an hour. They also recorded their acts on their mobile. Around 6pm, the group let the survivor leave after threatening her with dire consequences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists: Teaspoon On an Empty Stomach Slims Waist from 36 To 22 Health Wellness Journal Learn more Undo She went to the outpost police station and reported the incident. Police stopped a car in which Sasikumar and others attempted to leave, and questioned them. Sasikumar told the cops on duty that he and others had only inquired about the girl on suspicion. The outpost personnel informed Varun Kumar, who was earlier Trichy's superintendent of police. Varun Kumar conducted an initial inquiry and suspended the four policemen. A case was registered at Jeeyapuram All Women Police Station and the policemen were booked under IPC sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506-i (criminal intimidation), and 67(B)(b) of the IT Act (recording child pornography). The accused were also booked under several sections of Pocso Act including 9(a) (i) (iii) (iv) (aggravated penetrative sexual assault), 9 (g) (gang sexual assault),10 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault), 17 (abetment), 13 (c) (obscene representation) and 14(5) (participation in child pornographic act). The four policemen were arrested and remanded in judicial custody. In the press statement, DIG V Varun Kumar confirmed that the allegations had been proved against Sasikumar, Prasath, and Siddharth. Hence, he dismissed them under TamilNaduPoliceSubordinate Service (DisciplineandAppeal)Rules,1955.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- The Hindu
SI, two constables arrested under POCSO Act in 2023 dismissed from service
Three police personnel of Tiruchi Rural, including a sub-inspector, who were arrested under the POCSO Act in October 2023 on charges of sexually assaulting and harassing a 17-year-old minor girl at Mukkombu, a popular picnic spot near Tiruchi, have been dismissed from service. V. Varun Kumar, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tiruchi Range, issued an order on July 30 dismissing from service SI Sasikumar and constables Prasad and Sitharthan. The order was issued after conducting a detailed inquiry. Sasikumar was serving in Jeeyapuram police station at the time of committing the crime while Prasad and Sitharthan were at the Navalpat and Jeeyapuram Traffic police station respectively. The inquiry against another constable Sankar Rajapandian, who was arrested in the case, was pending since he was detained under the Goondas Act in connection with another case booked against him by the Adhiramapattinam police station in Thanjavur district on charges of smuggling ganja along with three others, said police sources. The four police personnel, without informing or seeking permission from superior officers, came in a car in plainclothes and consumed liquor at Mukkombu. The police personnel spotted a 17-year-old minor girl with a 19-year-old youth and threatened them. Two constables assaulted the girl's lover and chased him. The girl was forcibly pushed into the car inside which the sub-inspector and Sankar Rajapandian allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed the minor. As the girl raised an alarm, the police personnel made her to alight from the car and left the spot. The girl and the youth complained to the police personnel manning the Mukkombu outpost. Mr. Varun Kumar, who was then the Superintendent of Police of Tiruchi Rural, placed the four police personnel under suspension. Acting on the complaint of the minor girl, the Jeeyapuram All Women Police registered a case under various sections of the POCSO Act and arrested the sub-inspector and the three constables. They were remanded in judicial custody and lodged in the Tiruchi Central Prison, said the police.
New Indian Express
01-08-2025
- New Indian Express
Three cops, including SI, dismissed after DIG confirms involvement in Mukkombu minor abuse case
TIRUCHY: Tiruchy Range DIG V Varun Kumar on Wednesday dismissed three police personnel, including a sub-inspector, from service after an internal investigation confirmed their alleged involvement in the sexual harassment of a 17-year-old girl at the Mukkombu tourist spot in October 2023, confirmed sources in his office. The dismissed officers include Sub-Inspector Sasikumar of Jeeyapuram police station, constable Prasad of Navalpattu station, and constable Siddharthan of Jeeyapuram traffic police. Departmental action was taken under Rule 3(a) of the Tamil Nadu Subordinate Police Conduct Rules, 1955, according to senior police officials. The incident occurred in October 2023, when a 17-year-old girl, a resident of Ariyamangalam, visited Mukkombu with her 19-year-old male friend. Four men, allegedly in an inebriated state, claimed to be police officers, assaulted the boy, and allegedly took the girl away in a vehicle, where she was allegedly subjected to sexual harassment.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Tourist Family': Most profitable film of 2025 with 1200% returns, beats ‘Dragon' and ‘Chhaava'
With 2025 halfway through, the box office figures of films released in India so far have received a lot of attention. Among them, the film 'Tourist Family,' directed by debutant director Abhishan Jeevinth and starring Sasikumar and Simran, achieved various feats and emerged as the highest-profit film of the year. It is noteworthy that this film was well received by critics and fans and was only on its way to success. Eelam Tamil struggles struck a chord The film stars Mithun Jaishankar, Yogi Babu , M.S. Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bhagavathy Perumal, Ilango Kumaravel, Sreeja Ravi, and Yoga Lakshmi in important roles. The film is designed to sensitively portray the struggles faced by Eelam Tamils and the heritage and humanity of that community. This low-budget film, with music composed by Sean Roldan, captivated audiences with its compelling storyline. Made on a ₹7 crore budget, the film earned ₹90 crore 'Tourist Family,' made at a cost of just ₹7 crore, has grossed ₹90 crore and made a profit of 1200 percent more than its production costs. It has become the highest-profitable film of the year in Indian cinema and a low-budget film that has received a great response. The storyline, centered on a family fleeing Sri Lanka to Tamil Nadu, has been a landmark success with emotional cinema fans. 'Dragon' and the Hindi film 'Chhava' also shine Furthermore, the film Dragon, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and starring Pradeep Ranganathan , has also generated 300 percent profit. 'Dragon,' reportedly made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, went on to earn over Rs 120 crore. In the list of highest-grossing films, the Hindi film 'Chhaava' starring Vicky Kaushal is at the top. Made on a budget of just ₹90 crore, the film has grossed ₹800 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Release of Sasikumar's 'Freedom' postponed
The makers of director Sathiya Siva's gripping jail break film 'Freedom', featuring actors Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose in the lead, have now officially announced that the film's release had been postponed. The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on July 10 this year. However, the release did not happen as expected. The makers of the film on Thursday officially issued a statement, confirming that the film's release had been postponed. On the X handle of Vijaya Ganapathy Pictures, the production house producing the film, the film's producer Pandiyan Parasuraman wrote, "The film Freedom, starring Sasikumar and Lijomol, directed by Sathyasiva and produced by Vijaya Ganapathy pictures Pandiyan Parasuraman, was initially scheduled for release on 10th July 2025. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the release has been postponed. A new release date will be announced soon. " Tourist Family | Song - Aachaley Freedom is inspired by a real-life incident. It is the story of a jail break that happened in the year 1995. It is inspired by an incident in which refugees escaped from a prison in Vellore in Tamil Nadu. The film speaks about the pain and trauma of those refugees, who were incarcerated for no fault of theirs. The film has generated a huge interest among fans and filmbuffs as its makers claim that it is the first jail break film to have been made in Tamil. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Apart from Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, the film also features a host of actors including Malavika Avinash, Boss Venkat, Ramesh Kanna, Sudev Nair, Boys Manikandan and others. Music for the film is by Ghibran while cinematography is by N S Uthayakumar. Produced by Pandiyan Parasuraman under the banner Vijaya Ganapathy's Pictures, the film will have editing by Srikanth N B and art direction by C Uthayakumar. Three lyricists -- Snehan, Mohan Raja and Arun Bharathi -- have penned the songs for the film which will have stunts choreographed by T Ramesh, Don Ashok and Danger Mani.
