Minor Victims of Sexual Assault in Karnataka
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Synopsis
In Karnataka, two minors, including a mentally-challenged girl, were reportedly raped in separate incidents. Police investigations are underway as the victims' families express outrage over the circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
Key Takeaways
- Two minors assaulted in Karnataka.
- Mentally-challenged girl victim.
- Accused apprehended in one case.
- Parents criticize school management.
- Investigation continues in both cases.
Raichur, Feb 6 (NationPress) Two minors, including a mentally-challenged girl, were reportedly victims of rape in the districts of Raichur and Hassan in Karnataka, as confirmed by police on Thursday.
A girl in second grade was allegedly assaulted in Manvi taluk, where the police have apprehended the suspect.
The young victim regularly commuted to her educational institution via school bus.
The perpetrator, who resides in the same locality, lured the girl away from the school vehicle and committed this heinous act.
Initially, the victim was taken to the Manvi Government Hospital and was subsequently transferred to the Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).
The victim's parents have voiced their anger towards the school management for allowing their child to leave with an unknown individual.
The police have also interrogated a staff member responsible for overseeing the students' entry and exit on the day of the incident.
Further updates are pending.
Raichur SP M. Puttamaadaiah has visited the scene and is actively overseeing the investigation.
In a separate incident, another case of sexual assault involving a mentally-challenged girl was reported on Thursday within the jurisdiction of the Halebeedu Police Station in Hassan district.
As per police reports, the suspect, a neighbor, entered the home while the family was attending a function and the victim was left alone.
The accused deceived her under the guise of offering a chocolate and then assaulted her.
Upon returning, the girl's parents discovered her in distress.
They rushed her to the hospital, where medical professionals confirmed the sexual violation.
The perpetrator, realizing the situation, fled through the backdoor of his residence.
The victim's parents have filed a police report, prompting authorities to initiate a manhunt for the assailant.
The investigation is ongoing.
