Northeast students in Kovai face cat-calls, lewd acts

SHOCKING incidents of sexual depravity targeting women students, especially from the northeastern states, have come to light in Saibaba Colony of the city.

- N DHAMOTHARAN @Coimbatore

The students of a women's university claimed they are frequently subjected to sexual harassment, stalking, cat-calling, and indecent exposure by unscrupulous men. The matter came to light as they urged the police to ensure safety in Saibaba Colony as they find it difficult to step out peacefully and independently owing to these gross incidents.

The students alleged the men mostly target students from the northeastern states. Indecent behavior by men has been often spotted in Ramalingam Colony, Bharathi Park Road-2, Alagesan Road, Ramana Gounder Layout where girl students, including those from the northeast, reside in hostels.

When TNIE visited, students showed locations near a corporation primary school and primary health center (PHC) where they have allegedly witnessed vulgar acts.