A 27-year-old Israeli tourist and 29-year-old Indian homestay operator were gang-raped allegedly. Odisha man was killed in attack in Hampi city in Karnataka. The two women, were stargazing with three male tourists near Sanapur Lake in Karnataka, were attacked by group of men on Thursday night. One of men, is the tourist from Odisha were dead after attack, as per Crime in Karnataka reports from police.
Superintendent of Police, Koppal said, “Five people – two women and three men were attacked near Sanapur. Two of them are American (man), foreigners and another women from Israel.” The police said that, “The woman (homestay operator) said in her complaint that besides being beaten up, the women were sexually assaulted.”
Group of men attacks tourists , led Crime in Karnataka
As per police reports, the group of assailants on a motorcycle approached the tourists ask for petrol and demanding ₹100 ( £1). When victims refused, the attackers turned violent, assaulting them physically, and push men into canal, and sexually assault women. The complaint state in FIR, “ Since the homestay operator did not know them, she told them that they have no money. When men insisted, one of male tourists from Odisha gave them Rs 20. After that, three men alleged started arguing and threatened to bash their heads with stones.”
Two of male tourists, Pankaj from Maharashtra and Daniel from the US, and managed to escape, whereas 3rd tourist, Bibash from Odisha, were found dead, as per reports. A case has registered at Gangavathi Rural Police Station under sections related to robbery, extortion, gang rape, and attempted murder
Six special teams on action to track accused
Mr Arasiddi told in media that six special teams have been formed to track accused. He said, “ they will take immediate action following women’s complaint, and investigation is full swing.” The victims are get medical treatment at a government hospital. The attack has raised concerns regarding safety after Crime in Karnataka
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