What happened to the 14-year-old girl near Athivakkam lake?

A 14-year-old girl was gang-raped near Athivakkam lake after her companions fled from attackers.

Who has been arrested in connection with the Chennai gang-rape incident?

Police have arrested two suspects, 'Kakka' Balaji, a history-sheeter, and his associate Dhamodhara Perumal.

What is the criminal background of one of the arrested suspects?

One of the arrested suspects, 'Kakka' Balaji, is a history-sheeter with over 15 criminal cases, including attempted murder and robbery.

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Two Arrested in Brutal Chennai Gang-Rape Case

12 Mar

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Summary

A 14-year-old girl was gang-raped near Athivakkam lake.
Two suspects were apprehended by police after investigation.
One suspect is a history-sheeter with multiple previous cases.

Two Arrested in Brutal Chennai Gang-Rape Case

In Chengalpet district, police apprehended a second suspect on Wednesday in connection with the gang-rape of a 14-year-old girl. The assault occurred near Athivakkam lake after the victim and her companions were chased by two men on a motorcycle. The victim's group fell from their vehicle, and the perpetrators subsequently targeted the 14-year-old.

She managed to reach a road by dawn and received help from villagers, leading to her hospitalization and the alerting of authorities. A special team initiated an investigation, registering a case under the Pocso Act based on the victim's parents' complaint.