Salem Sexual Scandal Case
The Salem Sexual Scandal Case is a sexual scandal in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Sexual Violence, Rape, extortion and blackmail are the types of crime that were carried out in this case.[1] This sexual scandal had begun in late 2025 – 12 June 2026, when the case was discovered. But according various sources some say it began 3 years ago.
Incident
The main accused M. Manikandan aged 42, was a grocery store owner and had carried out sexual assaults on women and captured them using his phone. It is said that more than 50 obscene videos were on his phone.[1][2]
Controversy
The accused Manikandan was an open supporter of the TVK ruling party of Tamil Nadu; however, the Salem South district secretary R.S. Manikandan of the TVK party has explained that the accused was not associated with the party and held no positions in TVK.[1]
Investigation
As of 12 June, the accused Manikandan has remained in judiciary custody under the Salem police. The Salem police have filed an FIR against the accused. The police have formalised cases under seven unique legal sections against Manikandan.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Hindu, The (2026-06-13). "Salem man arrested for sexually assaulting woman; police recover obscene clips from his phone". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ India, One (2026-06-13). "TVK Executive Arrested For Sexual Assault In Salem, Obscene Clips Seized". One India. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- ↑ "Salem man arrested for recording women's obscene videos, blackmailing and sexually abusing them; TVK says he is not a party member". The Times of India. 2026-06-13. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-06-28.