Kanpur rape accused uploads video after survivor resists

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A rape accused in Kanpur has caused further distress to the survivor by posting a video of the crime online. This happened after she refused to drop the charges against him. The man, who is out on bail, also sent the video to the survivor’s family and friends. Following these actions, the survivor filed a new complaint with the police. The victims’ identity is protected under Supreme Court guidelines. The police have confirmed they are searching for the accused, who had previously been jailed for serious charges including rape and abortion. Police officials stated that the accused had been pressuring the survivor to withdraw her case since his release. On December 28, he confronted her in public and fled after she called for help, continuing to threaten her. The next day, he created a fake social media profile in her name and sent explicit videos and messages to people she knows. He also made the video widely available online, threatening her if she did not withdraw from the case.


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