Chennai police head constable arrested for sexually assaulting stepdaughter

A head constable of the Greater Chennai Police was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting and raping his stepdaughter multiple times over the past three years. The girl, now 21, is the daughter of his second wife. According to the Kolathur All Women Police, the accused married the survivor's mother in 2012 after separating from his first wife.

The survivor alleged that in 2023, her stepfather discovered her online relationship and forced her to end it. He then began sexually assaulting her from age 18 onwards. The accused had allegedly threatened to kill her mother if she disclosed the abuse. Based on her complaint, police registered a case under relevant BNS sections.

The survivor is currently under treatment and will undergo medical examination and counselling on Tuesday, police said. Investigation is ongoing.