Synopsis
A mother of four from Delhi was brutally assaulted by four men in Bengaluru. The police acted swiftly, arresting the suspects after the victim reported the incident. This shocking event raises serious concerns about women's safety in the city.Key Takeaways
- The victim was a mother of four from Delhi.
- The incident occurred at a private hotel in Bengaluru.
- The police arrested four suspects shortly after the complaint.
- The victim is stable and recovering in the hospital.
- This incident follows recent cases of violence against women in the region.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (NationPress) Disturbing revelations have surfaced concerning the gang assault of a woman by four men at a private hotel. Police inquiries have disclosed that the victim, a mother of four from Delhi, suffered a horrific sexual and physical ordeal at the hands of the suspects, sources reported on Saturday.
The incident was reported on Friday within the Koramangala police jurisdiction in Bengaluru.
As per the police investigation, the offenders acted in a barbaric manner, inflicting scratches all over the victim’s face. Despite her desperate appeals to be spared due to her status as a mother of four, the assailants continued their assault into the early hours, ultimately releasing her with life threats.
The victim, involved in the catering business in Bengaluru, had been invited to dinner by one of the suspects, who was previously acquainted with her. Following dinner, he introduced her to his companions and later led her to the terrace, where she faced sexual assault.
In her statement to the police, the victim disclosed that she was subjected to repeated rapes and torment by her attackers. After her release in the early morning with threats to her life, she managed to return home and subsequently reported the incident to the police.
Responding promptly to her complaint, the police located and apprehended four suspects from West Bengal and Uttarakhand, identified as Ajit, Vishwa, Shibul, and Shoban.
The victim has been hospitalized, and her condition is reported to be stable.
Having resided in Bengaluru for several years after marrying a local resident, she was managing a catering business. On Thursday, she had gone to Koramangala to meet a friend. While waiting, one of the suspects, who was familiar to her, approached and took her to the hotel.
The public has widely commended the police for their rapid response in apprehending the suspects.
The horrifying incident of gang rape by four youths at a private hotel in Bengaluru came to light on Friday, occurring on the terrace of a hotel near Jyothi Nivas College under the Koramangala police station limits. The woman filed a complaint with the police early that day, prompting a manhunt for the suspects.
This incident follows a recent case where a woman was gang-raped while waiting for a bus in Bengaluru's K.R. Market on January 21, raising significant concerns.
The victim was waiting for a bus to Yelahanka and had asked the suspects about its availability. Exploiting her vulnerability, they posed as good samaritans, claiming to know the bus's stopping point before committing the crime.
Another case of kidnapping and gang rape reported on April 25 of the previous year involved a 23-year-old woman who was abducted by five individuals and assaulted in a secluded area. Following a complaint from the victim's family, High Grounds police arrested the perpetrators.
