Visakhapatnam Law Student Gang-Raped and Blackmailed by Boyfriend and Friends

Police arrest four accused after victim's suicide attempt reveals months of harassment and threats.

A 20-year-old law student in Visakhapatnam was gang-raped by her boyfriend and three of his friends on August 13, 2024.
The accused filmed the assault and used the footage to blackmail the victim, leading to months of harassment.
The victim attempted suicide on November 18, but was saved by her father, prompting her to report the ordeal.
The police have arrested and remanded all four accused under multiple legal sections, including those related to gangrape and IT Act violations.
The incident has sparked criticism of the local government, with opposition parties questioning the effectiveness of current laws and protections for women.