In his petition to the SP T M Vinoth said the girl had sent an SMS to him, saying that her parents had detained and brutally assaulted her, leaving her with injuries on her head, hand and legs.
Herequested the SP to rescue his lover, police said.
Their ages were not mentioned.
Vinoth also feared that the parents could kill her anytime for the sake of honour of the family.
Vinoth said he could not enter the village of the girl in Alangudi in this district as it was dominated by Backward Class people.