SC woman gang-raped near Madurai; NGO demands police to book accused under Goondas Act
A 33-year-old woman was gang-raped near Melur, Madurai, after being lured by a false job offer. Police have arrested five suspects, and local advocacy groups are calling for the application of the stringent Goondas Act against the perpetrators.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding women's safety and the effectiveness of legal protections against gender-based violence in India.
In a shocking incident, a 33-year-old SC woman was gang-raped by four persons near Melur in Madurai district on the night of July 8.
The article reports the facts of the crime and the subsequent public demand for justice without editorializing the victim's experience.
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