A sexual assault on a college student by three men near the Coimbatore international airport sent shock waves across the state and sparked political outrage with various parties demanding stringent action on the culprits.

The unidentified miscreants attacked and chased away the male friend of the 19-year-old student and allegedly sexually assaulted her on November 2 night at a secluded spot, police said.

Seven special teams have been formed to trace and nab the culprits, police said. Both the student and her friend have been admitted to a hospital.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said the Chief Minister, who holds the home department portfolio, should direct the police to immediately find the assailants and render justice to the student.

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