Wed Jan 01 12:07:49 UTC 2025: ## Vellore Constable Suspended for Social Media Criticism of Anna University Case Handling

**VELLORE, January 1, 2025** – A Vellore constable, M. Anbarasan, 38, has been suspended for allegedly posting critical comments on social media regarding the Tamil Nadu government’s handling of the Anna University sexual assault case. The suspension, effective immediately, was announced by Superintendent of Police N. Mathivanan on Wednesday and is based on the Tamil Nadu Police Subordinate Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955.

Anbarasan, recently transferred to the Vellore Taluk police station from the CB-CID wing, reportedly used his Facebook page to accuse the state government of weakness in its response to the case. His posts went viral, prompting an inquiry and subsequent suspension. The police confirmed that the suspension followed an investigation into his social media activity.

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