Police in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district have registered a case following the alleged abuse of a 24-year-old migrant woman from Assam. Three men, also from the same state, have been named as accused in the case.

The woman and her husband had reportedly been brought from Assam by the main accused to work at a brick manufacturing unit in the district.

Dispute after couple decided to leave

According to the complaint, the couple later decided to quit their jobs and leave the workplace. After learning of their decision, the main accused allegedly tried to prevent them from leaving, claiming there was a dispute related to payments.

Police said the accused then brought two other men in an autorickshaw and attempted to stop the couple from exiting the area.

Woman taken away, husband attacked

The complaint further stated that the woman was taken in the autorickshaw to a secluded location, where she was subjected to serious abuse by the three men. During the incident, her husband was allegedly assaulted when he tried to intervene.

Following the incident, the woman approached the police and lodged a complaint, based on which a case has been registered against all three accused.

Police action under way

Police officials said an investigation is under way and steps are being taken to secure the accused and record statements. Authorities have assured that the matter is being handled with sensitivity, given the vulnerability of migrant workers.

Officials also said efforts are being made to provide support and assistance to the woman and her husband.

Renewed concern over migrant worker safety

The incident has once again highlighted concerns over the safety and exploitation of migrant labourers working in unfamiliar regions, particularly women workers.

In a separate incident reported last month, a college student in Coimbatore was allegedly abducted and abused by three men near the city’s international airport, prompting the formation of special police teams. The accused in that case were later apprehended after attempting to flee.

Authorities have reiterated the need for strict monitoring of workplaces employing migrant labourers and urged victims to come forward without fear.