Three arrested in Mysuru over alleged gang-rape of Bengal woman; probe on
Synopsis
Three men were arrested within 24 hours after a West Bengal woman alleged gang-rape at a lodge in Santemarahalli, Mysuru. But police are still verifying the facts — the accused claim she accompanied them voluntarily. The case lands as Mysuru prepares for Dasara, and less than a year after a child was murdered near the Palace.
Key Takeaways
Three accused — Kiran , Kishore , and Riyan — were arrested within 24 hours of the complaint and remanded to judicial custody.
The victim, a woman from West Bengal , alleged she was abducted from T.
Narasipura bus stand and gang-raped at a lodge in Santemarahalli .
The accused claim the woman accompanied them voluntarily and that a dispute over video recording preceded her complaint.
Police are still verifying the facts of the case, including statements from all parties and the victim's background.
The incident has heightened safety concerns in Mysuru , a major tourist city, ahead of Dasara celebrations.
A 10-year-old child was sexually assaulted and killed near Mysuru Palace on 10 October 2025 in a separate case.
Three men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a young woman from West Bengal in Mysuru district, Karnataka, police confirmed on Tuesday, 21 July. The accused — identified as Kiran, Kishore, and Riyan — were apprehended within 24 hours of the complaint being filed and have since been remanded to judicial custody.
What the Complaint States
According to the victim's complaint, she was allegedly forcibly bundled into a car by the three accused while standing at the T. Narasipura private bus stand two days prior to the arrest. She alleged that the accused then drove her to a lodge in Santemarahalli town, where they sexually assaulted her.
The case was registered under the jurisdiction of the T. Narasipura Town Police Station in Mysuru district. Police acted swiftly on the complaint, citing the sensitivity of the matter and concerns over women's safety.
What the Accused Have Claimed
The three accused have, however, contested the victim's account. According to police, they claim the woman accompanied them voluntarily. They further alleged that a dispute arose at the lodge over the recording of a video, following which they say they dropped her back at her original location — after which she filed the gang-rape complaint.
Investigators are currently examining both versions of events, verifying statements from the accused, and assessing the victim's background as part of the ongoing probe.
Verification Still Underway
Authorities have underscored that while the arrests have been made, they are still in the process of establishing the full facts of the case. Police said all aspects of the complaint — including whether the victim accompanied the accused voluntarily — are being scrutinised. The investigation remains active.
Mysuru's Safety Record Under Scrutiny
The development has raised fresh concerns about safety in Mysuru, one of Karnataka's most prominent tourist destinations, which draws visitors from across the country and abroad. Authorities are also in the midst of preparations for the annual Dasara celebrations, which bring large crowds to the city.
This comes amid a troubling recent precedent: on 10 October 2025, a 10-year-old child from the Hakki Pikki nomadic tribe community was sexually assaulted and murdered near the Mysuru Palace. The child's family had travelled from Kalaburagi to Mysuru for Dasara. The accused in that case, identified as Karthik from Kollegal, was arrested after allegedly attempting to flee, with police shooting him in the leg during the apprehension.
As the current investigation progresses, police are expected to file a detailed report before the court based on forensic evidence and witness statements.
Point of View
But the investigation is anything but settled — police themselves are still verifying whether the victim's account holds against the accused's counter-narrative. That ambiguity is notable and must not be glossed over in coverage. What is unambiguous is the pattern: Mysuru, a city that markets itself as a heritage tourism jewel, is confronting a second high-profile sexual violence case in under a year. The October 2025 child murder near the Palace already dented its safety image. If the current allegations are substantiated, the pressure on Karnataka's law enforcement to demonstrate credible deterrence — not just reactive arrests — will intensify ahead of Dasara, when the city's footfall peaks.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were arrested in the Mysuru gang-rape case?
Three men identified as Kiran, Kishore, and Riyan were arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a young woman from West Bengal in Mysuru district. They were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody within 24 hours of the complaint.
What did the victim allege in her complaint?
The victim alleged that the three accused forcibly took her in a car from the T. Narasipura private bus stand and drove her to a lodge in Santemarahalli town, where they sexually assaulted her. She subsequently filed a complaint with the T. Narasipura Town Police Station.
Why are police still verifying the facts despite the arrests?
The accused have contested the victim's version, claiming she accompanied them voluntarily and that the complaint arose after a dispute over a video recording at the lodge. Police said they are examining all aspects — including both accounts and the victim's background — before establishing the facts of the case.
How does this case affect Mysuru's image as a tourist destination?
Mysuru is one of Karnataka's most visited cities, especially during the Dasara festival season. Authorities have flagged concern that such incidents can damage the city's reputation and are treating the case with urgency given its sensitivity. A separate child sexual assault and murder near Mysuru Palace in October 2025 had already drawn scrutiny.
What happened in the earlier Mysuru child assault case?
On 10 October 2025, a 10-year-old child from the Hakki Pikki nomadic tribe was sexually assaulted and murdered near Mysuru Palace. The family had come from Kalaburagi for Dasara. The accused, Karthik from Kollegal, was arrested after allegedly attempting to flee; police shot him in the leg during the apprehension.
