Actress abducted, raped in car in south India, police say

A file pic of Kochi, India. An actress is reported to have been abducted by a group of men who drove her around in a car for two hours and sexually assaulted before dropping her off on the outskirts of Kochi.

CHENNAI: The alleged abduction and rape of a well-known actress in the southern Indian state of Kerala sparked outrage among activists who say the case highlights the dangers faced by all women in India and a lack of justice for victims of sexual violence.

In a statement to the police, the actress said she was abducted by a group of men who drove her around in a car for two hours on Friday night and sexually assaulted and threatened her.