MADURAI: The city police on Saturday arrested a 22-year-old man from Ramanathapuram district for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
The accused has been identified as Azhagu Anand.
Police said that the accused is a native of MGR Nagar in Paramakudi. He fell in love with the girl from Chokkalinga Nagar in Madurai city a few months ago. The girl's parents learnt about the affair and warned Azhagu.
Meanwhile, the accused eloped with the girl to his native place and sexually assaulted her.
Based on a complaint from the victim’s mother, a case was registered with the Madurai South All Women Police Station on Saturday. The accused was arrested the same day.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)