A 41-year-old man was arrested in Chennai on Sunday for allegedly barging into his tenant's house and sexually harassing a 27-year-old woman while she was alone. The incident occurred early in the morning when the woman, who lives with her elder sister and works at a private company, was sleeping. Her sister had stepped out, leaving her alone.
Details of the Incident
The accused, identified as Anandakrishnan, is the son of the house owner. He forcibly entered the woman's residence and harassed her while she was asleep. After the act, he fled the scene. The woman later filed a complaint with the MGR Nagar police, who registered a case and began an investigation.
Role of CCTV Footage
Police examined CCTV footage from the locality, which showed the accused leaving his residence and returning after some time during the night. The footage helped confirm his involvement in the crime. Based on this evidence, the police arrested Anandakrishnan and remanded him in judicial custody.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the case, but the swift action based on video evidence highlights the importance of surveillance in solving such crimes.
