Karnataka: Hanagal gangrape accused remanded back to judicial custody after celebratory rally video after bail goes viral

Haveri: The seven accused in the Hanagal gang rape case, who were recently granted bail, have been remanded back to judicial custody till June 2, police said on Sunday.

The accused were returning to Akkihalur from the sub-jail after securing bail when they filmed their celebratory rally, created a public nuisance, and circulated the footage on social media.

DEPRAVED: Gang rape accused on a victory procession after securing bail. Haveri tense. Bike rally featured 7 accused A1- Aptab Chandanakatti, A2- Madar Saab Mandakki, A3- Samiwulla Lalanavar, A7- Mohammad Sadiq Agasimani, A8- Shoib Mulla, A11- Tausip Choti, A13- Riyaz Savikeri pic.twitter.com/KxJD0EMrv0

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The act drew widespread public outrage and prompted swift police action, leading to their re-arrest.

Police said the behaviour of the accused amounted to a breach of public order and was seen as an affront to the gravity of the charges against them. They were produced before a local magistrate who remanded them in judicial custody until June 2.

Police said further action will be taken as per law, and additional charges may be invoked in connection with the rally.