Three Drunk Men Arrested for Kidnapping and Raping College Student in Coimbatore: Political Backlash Follows

Nov 04, 2025 03:52 pm CST

Three men with criminal histories were arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a female college student near Coimbatore airport while intoxicated. The suspects, two brothers and a relative, attacked the victim's male friend with a sickle before the assault. The incident has sparked political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties criticizing Chief Minister MK Stalin's government over women's safety and police effectiveness ahead of assembly elections.