Three people have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a college student near the Coimbatore International Airport – a case that sparked political outrage and sent shockwaves across the country. Coimbatore City Police Commissioner Saravana Sundar has confirmed the arrest of three accused in the Coimbatore sexual assault case and said they were shot in the leg while trying to escape.
The three accounts were identified yesterday as Guna, Karuppasamy and Karthik Alias.
“The accused were trying to run away from the spot when the police had to shoot them in the leg at Vellakinar on the outskirts of Coimbatore,” the Coimbatore City Police Commissioner confirmed, ANI reported.
All the three accused were admitted to the Coimbatore Government Hospital after sustaining injuries in the encounter in which a head constable was also injured. An investigation is currently underway.
Unknown miscreants attacked and chased away the boyfriend of a 19-year-old college student and allegedly sexually assaulted her on the night of November 2 at a remote location, police said.
More details will be updated
