Mathur Sathya, who was expelled from the Communist Party of India (CPI) following sexual harassment allegations, was arrested on Thursday.Police sources said he was arrested in Bengaluru on Thursday evening and is being brought to Chennai for further inquiry.The CPI removed him from its primary membership and all associated organisations after the allegations surfaced. Its south Chennai district secretary S.K.Siva said the decision was taken at a district committee meeting held on March 14.The party also submitted a complaint to the Greater Chennai City Police Commissioner seeking action in support of the complainants. Published - March 20, 2026 12:29 am IST