What Happened?
Between 2016 and 2018, a group of men in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, blackmailed and sexually assaulted multiple young women.
They lured victims, filmed the assaults, and used the videos to threaten further exploitation.
A college student filed the first complaint in 2019, which exposed the gang's crimes.
Investigation and Findings
Police and CBI found videos on the phones and laptops of the accused, confirming multiple assaults.
Nine men were arrested and charged with serious crimes, including rape and criminal conspiracy.
One of the accused was linked to a political party and expelled after the arrest.
Trial and Judgment
The trial took place in a special protected courtroom to shield the survivors’ identities.
Survivors testified behind one-way glass, while the accused appeared via video.
On May 13, 2025, all nine were sentenced to life imprisonment.
The court ordered ₹85 lakh compensation to eight survivors.
The case drew national attention, exposed systemic issues, and showed the need for sensitive handling of survivors’ identities and rights.
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