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Police said that three accused have been arrested, while efforts are on to nab the remaining two.
The incident reportedly occurred late Tuesday night after 9 pm at Gangondanahalli under the jurisdiction of Madanayakanahalli police station. Senior police officers reached the spot immediately after receiving the woman’s call.
“The accused threatened her and took turns to sexually assault her. They then fled the house with Rs 25,000 in cash and two mobile phones,” police said.
Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police CK Baba said, “Considering the seriousness of the case, a deputy SP-rank officer was handed over the investigation. After talking to the woman and other people in the house, we learned that five people had entered the residence. We have formed three special teams under the inspector of each police station in the Nelamangala sub-division.”
He said that three accused have been secured and the remaining two will also be caught soon.
“We need to interrogate her in detail to find out whether the woman and the accused knew each other beforehand. Her condition is out of danger. As per our SOP, all procedures are being followed,” he said.
Police said preliminary investigation shows that apart from the victim, a woman, two adults and two children were in the house during the incident.
A case has been registered under several sections of the Indian Justice Code, including sections 70(1) (gang rape), 127(2) (false imprisonment), 118(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or instruments), 311 (robbery or dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt), and 324(3) (mischief), and other relevant provisions.