Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]: Chennai police have arrested two individuals, identified as Naresh and Suresh, in connection with the alleged gangrape of a college girl with mental disabilities. The police are actively searching for at least seven other suspects linked to the case.
Incident Overview
- Victim’s Background:
The victim, a student at a private college in Chennai, has mental disabilities. She confided in her father about the assault, naming the two arrested individuals from Tiruvallur district. - Details of the Assault:
- The accused allegedly took the girl to a lodge on Wall Tax Road in Chennai, where they repeatedly raped her.
- Initial investigations reveal that the girl was introduced to the accused by a mutual friend from her college last year.
- Police suspect that others, who befriended her on social media platforms, were also involved.
- Health and Aftermath:
The victim experienced severe physical and mental distress, including stomach pain, leading her father to file a complaint at the Ayanavaram Police Station.
Investigation Status
- Current Progress:
- Two individuals, Naresh and Suresh, have been arrested.
- Police have identified additional suspects and are working to apprehend them.
- The case has been registered under eight sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and one section of the Information Technology Act.
- Special Teams Deployed:
Four special teams have been formed to expedite the investigation and locate the remaining accused.
Community Concerns
This heinous crime has raised concerns about the safety of women and the role of social media in enabling predators. Authorities are urging vigilance and stricter measures to protect vulnerable individuals.