Teenager allegedly raped in Indian cinema

    A teenager was allegedly raped whilst at a cinema in India.

    It is reported that the 19-year-old became friends with a man on social media and arranged to go and see the film Padmaavat with him in Hyderabad, when she was assaulted.

    Local media sources say she received severe injuries to her genitalia and is undergoing treatment.

    The accused has been arrested and action is being taken against the theatre owner for negligence.

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