Medical student from UP gang raped in Mysuru, Karnataka CM orders probe

Mysore District

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 gang-rape has been registered against unknown people, police added. The Mysuru Police Commissioner Dr Chandragupta visited the spot and formed multiple teams to probe the case. Reacting, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told reporters in Delhi that he has directed the DGP Praveen Sood to initiate steps to nab the culprits.