Man arrested for sexually assaulting elderly woman in Pulianthope
A 57-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 76-year-old woman in Pulianthope. The victim, who lived alone, reported the incident after being assaulted by a local plumber. Following medical treatment, she filed a formal complaint with the police.
- ▪The accused is identified as Maruthappan.
- ▪The elderly woman lived alone and received daily visits from her daughter.
- ▪The victim was admitted to a Government Hospital for medical examination and treatment.
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| Original publisher | The Hindu |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/man-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-elderly-woman-in-pulianthope/article70916524.ece |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:26:13 +0530 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-04-28T19:02:29.558Z |
| Last seen | 2026-04-28T19:02:29.558Z |
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A 57-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 76-year-old woman at her residence in Pulianthope.The accused was identified as Maruthappan. The elderly woman lived alone in Pulianthope, and her daughter visited her daily to assist with routine needs. According to the victim, during one such visit, a local plumber known to the family entered the house and sexually assaulted her before fleeing.The victim was admitted to a Government Hospital for medical examination and treatment. After her discharge, she lodged a formal complaint at All-Women Police Station, Pulianthope.
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu.
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