Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:02am on 14 May 2025,Wednesday India
On May 13, 2025, the Coimbatore District Mahila Court sentenced all nine accused in the 2019 Pollachi sexual assault case to life imprisonment until death. The gang had lured women via social media, sexually assaulted them, and used explicit videos for blackmail between 2016 and 2018. The court also directed payment of ₹85 lakh as compensation to eight survivors. Initially plagued by investigative lapses, the case was handed over to the CBI, leading to a detailed probe. The in-camera trial ensured witness protection. The verdict has sparked political debate between the ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK. (PC: The Hindu)
