Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Video of Rape Suspects Sparks Controversy in Chennai
A video showing people arrested for allegedly raping a young girl chatting with police has spread online.
Police took some of the suspects in for more questioning.
The issue started when doctors found out the girl was pregnant.
The girl was assaulted by a boy who pretended to be her friend, and then by his friends.
The police also arrested the girl's mother because they believed she knew what was happening.
A video of rape suspects interacting with police went viral on social media.
Five suspects were taken into police custody for questioning.
The incident came to light after doctors at a hospital discovered the 13-year-old girl was pregnant.
The girl was assaulted by multiple individuals, including a boy who initially befriended her.
The girl's mother was also arrested for abetting the crime.
- Who
- Police, rape suspects, and the 13-year-old victim.
- What
- A video of rape suspects interacting with the police went viral.
- When
- Three weeks after the arrest and the video surfaced recently.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To investigate the rape and determine the details of the crime.
Public Perception
Suspects' Actions
Suspect Interaction with Police
Public Perception
Public are upset at how the suspects were treated.
Suspects' Actions
Suspects were seen interacting and happily chatting with the police and their relatives.
- Victim's Age
- 13-year-old girl
- Investigating Agency
- Pallavaram all-women police
- Number of Arrests
- 13 people arrested
- Hospital that Reported Incident
- Chengalpet Govt. Hospital
- Prison where accused were sent
- Puzhal Central Prison
