Safety·The Hindu·May 30, 2026

Two Migrant Workers Arrested for Sexual Assault in Velachery

Two migrant workers arrested for the sexual assault on 61-year-old mentally challenged woman

Velachery police arrested two migrant workers from Bihar for sexually assaulting a 61-year-old mentally challenged woman. The incident occurred at the Velachery bus terminus, where the suspects lured the woman under the pretense of offering a ride. They took her to a secluded area, assaulted her, and fled. The woman was found unconscious by residents who alerted the police. She was admitted to the Government Maternity Hospital in Egmore. CCTV footage helped identify the suspects.

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