Four College Staff Arrested for Sexual Harassment

Four employees from the Government Arts and Science College in Valparai, Coimbatore, including two assistant professors and a lab technician, were arrested for allegedly sexually harassing at least six female students. The accused, S Sathish Kumar (39), M Muraliraj (33), A Anbarasu (37), and N Rajapandi (35), reportedly sent inappropriate messages via WhatsApp and engaged in unwanted physical contact during classes and lab sessions. Following a complaint to the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, a district social welfare officer conducted an inquiry, revealing that the harassment had persisted for over a year, affecting potentially more students. The four have been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. They were remanded in judicial custody after being presented in court. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to ensure the safety of all students at the college.