Last Updated on 18/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The country has not yet recovered from the brutal incident of rape and murder of a lady doctor in Kolkata’s RG Medical College that a case of alleged rape of a 21-year-old girl has come to light in Bengaluru. According to the police, on Saturday night an unknown bike rider first gave a lift to the girl and then raped her. According to ACP Raman Gupta of Bengaluru East Zone, the girl is a college student and she was returning home after a get-together with her friends.
The ACP said that the girl took a lift from a biker on the way, who instead of taking her to the designated place, took her to a deserted place. Giving information about the incident, Raman Gupta said, ‘The person from whom she took a lift attacked her with intent to kill and allegedly raped her. We have registered a case of rape and started investigation.
The incident took place around 1 am on Saturday night. Police said that the girl was found in the back of a truck near Hosur Service Road in HSR Layout, her body was covered only by a red jacket. She had sent an emergency message to her friends. They found the girl and took her to the nearest hospital. According to the police, the victim’s friends saw an unknown man wearing only pants standing where she was found lying.
He appeared to be nervous and had visible injuries on his face. When the girl’s friends tried to catch him, he fled. ACP Raman Gupta said that the victim has been admitted to the hospital and her condition is stable. Further information will be available after her medical examination. Police have registered a case under Section 64 (rape) of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) and are investigating.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)