The Thirukkanur police have registered a case against eight persons for sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl.
The victim, a resident of Reddiarpalayam, was molested at Vazhuthavur in Villupuram district by the accused, the police said. According to the police, the victim got acquainted with a person by name Vicky during her frequent travel to Villupuram to meet her grandparents.
Act videographed
Last week, the accused took her to an isolated place at Vazhuthavur and molested her. He videographed the act and threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed it to others, the police said.
Subsequently, seven of his friends also abused the minor. A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
All the accused are absconding, the police said.