Medical student from UP gangraped on Mysuru outskirts

Mysuru: A medical student studying in a private college here was allegedly gangraped by unidentified people on the outskirts of the city near Lalitadripura, police said on Wednesday. The student, riding pillion with her male friend, was on her way to Chamundi Hills when a few people waylaid them on Tuesday. The gang initially demanded money, but when they found nothing, attacked her friend and dragged her to a place where they committed the crime. The victim has been admitted to a hospital. A case of gang-rape has been registered against unknown people, police added.

Mysuru, Aug. 25: A medical student studying in a private college here was allegedly gangraped by unidentified people on the outskirts of the city near Lalitadripura.

The student, riding pillion with her male friend, was on her way to Chamundi Hills when a few people waylaid them on Tuesday.

The gang initially demanded money, but when they found nothing, attacked her friend and dragged her to a place where they committed the crime, police said.

The victim has been admitted to a hospital. Based on her complaint, a case of gangrape has been registered against unknown people.

Mysuru police commissioner Dr Chandragupta formed multiple teams to probe the case.

Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters in Delhi that he has directed the DGP Praveen Sood to initiate steps to nab the culprits.

“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,” Mr Bommai said.