Coimbatore: 3 men arrested for gang-raping college student
Three men—Satish, his brother Karthi, and their relative Guna—were arrested after allegedly gang-raping a college student near Coimbatore airport on November 2.
The suspects reportedly smashed the car window with a stone, attacked the victim's male friend, inflicting cut injuries, and then dragged her to an isolated spot.
CM orders fast-track trial
The victim's friend quickly called police, who arrived within 15 minutes. The student is now in hospital and receiving counseling.
Police tracked down the suspects using CCTV footage; when the trio resisted arrest, officers had to shoot them in the legs.
All three are under medical care and face charges of gang rape and abduction.
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has ordered that a chargesheet be filed within a month and stressed that maximum punishment should be ensured for those responsible.