Bhubaneswar, June 8 -- The Balanga Police in Puri district of Odisha arrested a man and his friend on Monday for allegedly blackmailing his girlfriend and threatening to circulate her private photos and videos. Under severe mental pressure, the young woman allegedly attempted suicide and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.

According to police, the survivor and one of the accused knew each other and were in a relationship. Police said the accused, along with another person, threatened to circulate her intimate photos and videos on social media.

The woman was under mental distress following the alleged threats and took the extreme step.

The woman allegedly attempted suicide on Jun...