In Bengaluru, two college professors and their friend were arrested in a startling case of sexual assault and blackmail after repeatedly raping a female student and threatening to harm her if she didn't speak up. Sandeep, a biology lecturer, Narendra, a physics lecturer, and their friend Anoop have been named as the accused.
The survivor was studying at a private college in Bengaluru, which was connected to all three. The abuse started when Narendra made friends with the student under the guise of exchanging academic notes, according to the police complaint. He gradually won her trust by messaging her often.
Later, he invited her to Anoop's Bengaluru home, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her. Then, threatening dire repercussions if she told anyone about the incident, he cautioned her against doing so. In the days that followed, Sandeep, the Biology lecturer, allegedly made advances toward the student. When she resisted, he is reported to have blackmailed her, claiming he had access to photographs and videos of her with Narendra.
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Using this threat, he also allegedly raped her at Anoop’s residence. The trauma escalated when Anoop, the third accused, threatened the student with CCTV footage showing her entering his room. He then allegedly sexually assaulted her as well. Distressed and traumatised, the student eventually confided in her parents during their visit to Bengaluru. With their support, the family first approached the Karnataka State Women’s Commission and later filed an official complaint at the Marathahalli Police Station.
Following the complaint, all three accused—Narendra, Sandeep, and Anoop—were arrested and presented before a court. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against the accused. The case has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger safeguards for students on college campuses.
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