Girl, from UP, was raped and her male friend injured when they were returning home on August 24 night
MYSURU:
A college student was allegedly raped and her male friend assaulted by a six-member gang at a deserted spot near the Chamundi foothills on the night of Tuesday, August 24. A police team, including DCP Pradeep Gunti, visited the spot on Wednesday and an FIR has been registered at the Alanahalli police station.
The victim is from Uttar Pradesh and is studying in a private college in Mysuru. She and her male friend were admitted to a private hospital and are reportedly out of danger.
According to the police, the accused were in an inebriated state and waylaid the duo near the isolated Lalithadripura area at around 7 pm on Tuesday night when the latter were returning home. The accused allegedly attacked the boy with a small boulder.
The victim has been admitted to a hospital. Based on her complaint, a case of gang rape has been registered against unknown people, police added.
The Mysuru police commissioner Dr Chandragupta visited the spot and formed multiple teams to probe the case.
Reacting to the incident, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters in Delhi that he has directed the Director-General of Police Praveen Sood to initiate steps to nab the culprits.
“Based on the statement, a case has been registered. I have directed the DGP that whoever has perpetrated it, they should be identified and stringent action should be taken against them,” Bommai said.
Terming the incident unfortunate, State Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said he has directed the police to conduct a thorough inquiry and take stern action.
Citing a preliminary report, he said four persons were involved in the crime.
The Minister said he would visit Mysuru on Thursday.
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