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Pollachi rape-blackmail case: Everything you need to know about the 2019 scandal that shocked Tamil Nadu | Chennai News

Pollachi rape-blackmail case: Everything you need to know about the 2019 scandal that shocked Tamil Nadu | Chennai News

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Neu -Delhi: In the case of Pollachi in 2019, the Coimbatore district of Mahila condemned all nine defendants for lifelong imprisonment until death on Tuesday. The court also instructed the government of Tamil Nadu to provide the eight survivors as compensation as part of the victim compensation fund RS 85 Lakh.

Pollachi raping case

What is Pollachi case sexual assault?The Pollachi case refers to a widespread sexual assault and blackmail scandal, which came to light in 2019 and was involved in several young women in the city of Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. Here is a breakdown of the most important facts:

  • The crimes took place over a period of two years from 2016 to 2018.
  • The case became publicly aware when a 19-year-old student submitted a complaint in February 2019.
  • She claimed that she had been sexually attacked and blackmailed after being shot without consent.
  • After the complaint, the Pollachi police registered a case, and the severity of the crimes led to the case of the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) being handed over.

Pollachi raping case

How did the attacks occur?

  • The gang attracted women to remote places after first gaining their trust through social media interactions.
  • The actions of sexual attacks were recorded on mobile phones and the videos were used to blackmail sexual favors and money.
  • In May 2019, the CBI submitted its first charges in which the criminal acts and the organized nature of the gang were described.

All nine convicted men were residents of Pollachi

  • N Rishwanth alias Sabarirajan
  • K Thirunavukkarasu
  • T vasanthakumar
  • N Sathish
  • R Manivannan alias Mani
  • K Arulanantham
  • Haronimus Paul
  • P Babu alias 'Bicycle Babu'
  • M arunkumar

They were arrested by the CBI and captured during the trial in the Salem Central prison.

Pollachi raping case

Attempt and judgment

  • The legal proceedings included the examination of over 40 witnesses.
  • After a thorough examination and negotiation, the court found all nine defendants guilty.
  • They were sentenced to life imprisonment until death, which reflected the hideous nature of the crimes.

The Pollachi case sent shock waves in Tamil Nadu and triggered a widespread public outrage. It brought critical questions to the fore, including violence against women, digital extortion and the susceptibility of young women for online exploitation.Country -wide protests broke out, led by students, political parties and various civil society groups, which demand all justice for the survivors and the strict punishment for the accused.According to the court's judgment, survivors and activists welcomed the lengthy judiciary. Many hope that it is a powerful precedent and sends a clear message that crimes against women do not remain unpunished.

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