12 assaults, 24 hours, 1 city: What's going wrong in Chennai?

Chennai grapples with a surge in sexual assaults, with 12 incidents in 24 hours highlighting systemic failures. Despite new special forces, inadequate policing, unlit areas, and lax enforcement of guest worker regulations contribute to the alarming rise in crimes against women and children. Residents report a lack of visible police presence.

By A SELVARAJ AND SINDHU KANNAN