Overview

• The alleged assault occurred on December 19, 2024, after the victim was lured from a group lunch plan at Lake Mall to a guesthouse in Golpark.
• The 16-year-old victim disclosed the incident to her parents in late April 2025 after months of threats and psychological trauma delayed reporting.
• Three accused, all college students aged 18-20, have been arrested and remanded to police custody until May 8, while a fourth suspect remains absconding.
• Police are relying on the victim's statement under section 164, digital evidence from social media chats, and witness accounts due to the time lapse complicating physical evidence collection.
• The accused allegedly filmed the assault and used the threat of releasing the video on social media to silence the victim.