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**Summary:**
A history-sheeter, K. Hemaraj, was convicted and sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a pregnant woman on a moving train in February. He pushed her off the train when she resisted, causing serious injuries. The court also imposed a fine and directed the Ministry of Railways and the State government to pay compensation to the survivor and cover all future medical expenses. The accused has a history of violent crimes, including a previous murder charge and another incident of pushing a woman off a train.
**News Article:**
**Life Imprisonment for Serial Offender in Train Assault Case**
**TIRUPATTUR, July 14, 2025** – K. Hemaraj, a known criminal with a history of violence, was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment today by the District and Sessions Court in Tirupattur for the attempted sexual assault and subsequent attack on a pregnant woman aboard the Coimbatore-Tirupati Intercity Express in February.
Judge S. Meenakumari handed down the sentence, finding Hemaraj guilty of pushing the victim, who was four months pregnant, off the moving train near Katpadi after she resisted his advances. In addition to the life sentence, Hemaraj was fined ₹85,000.
The court has also ordered the Ministry of Railways and the State government to each pay ₹50 lakh in compensation to the survivor within one month. Further, the State government will be responsible for all future medical expenses incurred by the victim as a result of the assault.
Public Prosecutor P.T. Saravanan confirmed that all charges against Hemaraj were proven during the trial, which included the testimony of 22 witnesses, including the survivor.
The horrific incident occurred on February 6th when Hemaraj boarded the ladies compartment of the train at Jolarpet. Finding the 36-year-old victim alone, he attempted to sexually assault her. When she resisted, he fractured her hand and pushed her towards the train’s exit, causing her to fall and lose consciousness. She was later rescued by railway workers and admitted to a hospital in Vellore.
Police reports revealed that Hemaraj was already out on conditional bail for a 2024 murder case and is facing another charge for a similar 2022 incident where he pushed a woman off a train after stealing her phone. He has also been twice charged under the Goondas Act, a law aimed at detaining habitual offenders.
This conviction sends a strong message that such violent acts will not be tolerated and that perpetrators will be held accountable for their crimes.
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