Constable in Vellore suspended for remarks on Anna University sexual assault case

The Madras High Court today said that the alleged sexual assault case at Anna University is "being politicised". The remark came during a hearing where Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK)'s counsel raised concerns about the denial of police permission for a planned protest in Chennai over the incident.

"Anna University sexual assault case is being politicised. There is no genuine concentration on women's safety," the High Court observed.

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has formed a two-member fact-finding committee including retired IPS officer Praveen Dixit. Over a two-day investigation, the committee visited the university, met with the victim, her family, authorities, and NGOs, and assessed campus security.