Tamil Nadu: 24-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped At Knifepoint In Vellore
Home > News Shots > Sports newsIn a shocking case from Tamil Nadu's Vellore city, a 24-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men at knifepoint. The incident happened around 9.30 p.m at a public park near the Vellore Fort.
This horrifying incident came a day after the police conducted a woman safety campaign in Vellore. The city police conducted a campaign advising women and young girls to avail of assistance through Kavalan app when need be.
According to New Indian Express report, the girl had gone to the park along with her male friend on January 18. The group of men assaulted the boy before raping the girl.
Meanwhile, a senior police officer told media that "the 24-year-old woman and her boyfriend went to the Fort and were sitting at the far end of the park close to the moat. The perpetrators had swooped down on her while assaulting the boy threatening with a knife."
This incident shocked the city after the woman ran to the police for help and lodged a complaint. Currently, the woman is undergoing treatment at Government Vellore Medical College Hospital (GVMCH) in Adukkambarai.
One of the suspects involved in the case has been apprehended while police are in search of the other two, New Indian Express further reported.
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