But as the media here keeps silent on the Rio case and one more gang-rape reported in the state of Piaui last week, it's coming under severe criticism from all quarters. She is traumatized," the 16-year-old's father told local media, asking them not to reveal his identity. This has sparked anger on the social media, with thousands slamming the big media groups ignoring the story. The girl's grandmother too spoke to a local radio station, saying the girl suffered a blackout during the assault. The girl's nightmare began last Friday night when she went to stay at her boyfriend's house on the western fringe of the city.

Source: Times of India May 27, 2016 09:30 UTC