3 arrested for gang-raping college student

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: A heinous crime surfaced here after a college student accused several men of gangraping her. The victim alleged that the men had blackmailed her and took turns to rape her.

Taking up the matter, the Kodigehalli police swung into action and arrested three accused who were identified as Andy George, Santhosh and Shashi. The police said that the prime accused Andy George was a dance teacher at a private college and came in contact with the victim about two years ago through a social media platform.

The girl was lured into a relationship by Andy who convinced her that he was in love with her. He also took her around to different places and took some intimate photos and videos with her.

The victim soon sensed a change in his behaviour and tried to cut off contact with Andy. However, he allegedly started blackmailing her by threatening to leak her private photos and videos. The victim alleged that the accused raped her on several occasions.

Later, he brought his friends who also raped her.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Bengaluru North East, Laxmi Prasad, said, "The accused started blackmailing her with intimate photos and videos of her. The victim tried to break off with him, but he started blackmailing her."