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Summary:
A 20-year-old man named G. Virithis was arrested in Madurai, India, on December 29, 2025, for allegedly sexually harassing a first-year engineering student at Sikkandar Chavadi. Virithis had previously expressed romantic interest in the girl, but was rejected. He allegedly stalked her, verbally abused her, threatened her with acid, and intimidated her. Police have charged him under various laws, including attempting to outrage modesty and criminal intimidation, as well as under provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act.
News Article:
Man Arrested for Harassing Engineering Student in Madurai
MADURAI, INDIA – December 30, 2025 – A 20-year-old man, identified as G. Virithis of Ambalathadi, has been arrested by Samayanallur police on charges of sexually harassing a teenage girl in Sikkandar Chavadi.
The incident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, when the victim, a first-year engineering student, was allegedly stalked by Virithis near the TNEB office in Dinamani Nagar. According to police reports, Virithis, who previously attended a different college with the victim, had previously expressed romantic interest, which she had rejected.
On Monday, Virithis reportedly approached the victim again. When she declined his advances, he allegedly confronted her, verbally abused her, and threatened to harm her with acid, according to police.
Following the girl’s complaint, the Samayanallur police registered a case against Virithis under charges of attempting to outrage her modesty, criminal intimidation, and provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act. The investigation is ongoing.
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