Luxury cars, fast music, hoodgang on the street ... 7 accused of gangrape in Karnataka celebrated by taking out road performances

On May 20, 2025, 7 accused was granted bail by the court in the Hangal Gang Rape case in Karnataka. After receiving bail, the accused took out a victory march by bicycle and car in Akki Alaur Village, whose video on social media was viral. The disputed celebrations led to heavy anger and tensions in the area, after which the police acted immediately and registered a case under different parts of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) with the Hangal police station. Superintendent of the Police (SP) Anshu Kumar of the disputed road performance Haaveri, which took place after bail, said 5 accused, after receiving bail, were detained. The accused took a march from a car and bicycle around Akki Alaur Village, in which they saw that they were making gestures of victory and screaming slogans. He made a video of this march and posted on social media. This video led to the spread of anger among the locals. Police said this incident is a challenge for law and order and that such acts will not be tolerated. Police registered the case and the appeal of SP ANSHU KUMAR further said: “After bail, the accused created a Rukus and took a rally to celebrate. We registered a case under sections 189/2, 191/2, 281, 351/3 and 190 of the IPC in Hangal Police Station. in court.