Karnataka Police Mull Bail Cancellation of Hanagal Rape Accused After Celebration Rally Video Goes Viral
- Karnataka police are seeking to cancel bail for seven men accused of a January 2024 gang rape in Hangal, Haveri district, after a viral video showed a celebration rally.
- The bail cancellation effort follows widespread criticism of the public procession marking the accused's May 20 release, which police say violated bail conditions.
- The accused, part of a group of 19 detained in connection with the assault on a 26-year-old woman and her companion at a lodge, were greeted with celebratory gestures and slogans during a procession from Haveri sub-jail to the village of Akkialur.
- Police Superintendent Anshu Kumar announced that following the re-arrest of five out of seven individuals involved for unlawful assembly and reckless driving, the authorities intend to move for the revocation of bail granted in connection with the Hanagal incident.
- The incident has triggered public backlash and discussions on sensitivity toward sexual violence, with authorities emphasizing ongoing investigation and consequences for bail violations.
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Karnataka gang rape accused re-arrested after public celebration sparks outrage
In a significant development in the 2024 Haveri gang rape case, five of the seven accused who were recently released on bail have been re-arrested. The initial release was followed by a public celebration, which has garnered widespread condemnation. Anshu Kumar, SP Haveri, spoke on the arrest. "In the 2024 Hanagal gang rape case, seven accused got bail on 20th May. While coming from the sub-jail to Akkihalur, they created a nuisance and conducte…
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Read Full Article‘Bhai Log Release’: Gang rape accused in Karnataka receive grand welcome, police approach court to cancel bail
The seven accused were part of a group of 19 who were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Muslim woman and a Hindu man after they had checked into a lodge in the Haveri district.
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