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Horror in 'Safe City': Student Gang-Raped in Coimbatore, Attackers On The Run

This special report focuses on a horrifying gang rape of a 19-year-old student in Coimbatore, with insights from India Today anchor Akshita Nandagopal and reporter Pramod Madhav. Reacting to the incident, former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai stated, 'Since the DMK government came to power in Tamil Nadu, incidents like this series of crimes against women clearly show that anti-social elements have absolutely no fear of the law or the police.' The student was abducted near the Coimbatore airport after her friend was assaulted and their car was vandalized. This attack has shocked the city, which has previously been noted for having one of the lowest crime rates against women in the country. The incident has triggered a significant political backlash, with opposition parties like the BJP and AIADMK criticising the state government for what they describe as a deteriorating law and order situation. Police have formed seven special teams to hunt for the accused, who remain at large.