File complaints against aggressors to get them imprisoned, SP tells women
In a statement, Mr. Silambarasan said Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Woman Act had been enacted to save the women from harassment, stalking etc. As per the amendment made in Section 7 C of this Act, the Revenue Divisional Officers could proclaim orders to imprison the aggressors for saving the women.
As complaints from the victims were received by the Station House Officers of Suththamalli, Seethaparpanallur and Sivanthipatti police stations, RDO, Tirunelveli, has invoked this Act against 3 persons under Suththamalli police station limits, 1 each under Seethaparpanallur and Sivanthipatti police station limits.
When this order is in vogue, the aggressors can be awarded three years of imprisonment and slapped with the fine up to ₹1 lakh if they are found to be stalking, threatening, following and disturbing women directly or through electronic devices.
Hence, the women, who are facing harassment or getting threats, should file complaints with the police station concerned to get legal protection, Mr. Silambarasan said.
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