A police head constable from Tamil Nadu has been detained after a college student accused him of molesting her during a train journey from Chennai to Coimbatore. The accused, identified as Sheik Mohammed, is attached to the RS Puram Police Station and was travelling as a passenger at the time of the alleged incident.

According to the complaint, the young law student was seated next to the head constable when he allegedly touched her inappropriately while the train was in motion. Displaying presence of mind, the student recorded the incident on her mobile phone and immediately alerted the Railway Protection Force (RPF) before the train reached its destination. Watch the viral video below:

Acting swiftly on the complaint and video evidence, railway authorities halted the train at Katpadi Junction. Some reports, however, mention Arakkonam Railway Station as the point where the accused was detained. Following preliminary verification, the head constable was taken into custody by railway police officials.

A case has been registered, and investigators are currently recording statements from the victim and other passengers who may have witnessed the incident. The Katpadi Railway Police are handling the investigation and have confirmed that all legal procedures are being followed.

A senior police official from Coimbatore stated that departmental action against the accused was initiated immediately after the allegations came to light. Officials from the Tamil Nadu Home Department have also been informed, and further disciplinary action is expected based on the outcome of the probe.

The incident has triggered widespread public outrage and renewed concerns over women’s safety in public transport across Tamil Nadu, especially with the state heading towards elections.