A 23-year-old MBA student of a private college was allegedly gang-raped by 5-6 men in the Chamundi Hills of Mysuru. The woman was returning from the forested area with her male friend and the incident took place on Tuesday evening.
Both the victims are presently admitted to a hospital and the rape victim’s condition is reported to be critical.
NCW Took Suo Moto Cognizance
The National Commission for Women on Thursday took suo moto cognizance of the matter. The commission’s chief Rekha Sharma wrote to Karnataka Director General of Police Praveen Sood asking to identify and arrest the accused immediately.
“NCW has also asked for providing medical & counseling support to the survivor,” NCW wrote on Twitter.
The duo was coming back from Chamundi Hills, a popular tourist spot. At around 7.30 pm, they were accosted by over 5-6 drunk men near the Lalithadripura area of Mysuru. Firstly, they demanded money from the two and when they objected, all the men started throwing stones at the man. Later, they dragged the woman from the spot and raped her.
“These kind of incidents are very sensitive… Only after we record the statement of the victim will get to know what exactly has happened. Meanwhile, whoever was with her had given information and subsequently we filed an FIR based on the information,” said Mysuru Police Commissioner Chandragupta. The victim’s statement has not been recorded yet.
Disgusted and Ashamed: Shocking Remarks By Manjula Manasa
Former chairperson of Karnataka State Women’s Commission stated that she is “disgusted and ashamed” of the rape survivor as she went to an isolated place with her boyfriend.
“Why did she have to come to such an isolated place at night? She is a management graduate. There has to be some responsibility from her side,” said Manjula Manasa.
Manjula Manasa is an advocate and women’s rights activist. She was suspended with immediate effect from the Mysuru Bar Association for making the bar proceedings public and turning it into a political issue.
Another Woman Allegedly Raped, Murdered in Karnataka’s Tumakuru
In another incident in Karnataka, a 30-year-old woman was found dead at the hillock near Hirehalli in Karnataka’s Tumakuru on August 24. The police is claiming it to be murder while the deceased’s husband alleged it to be a gang rape.
