Bengaluru Rural: A woman from West Bengal was allegedly gang-raped and robbed by five men at a house in Gangondanahalli, Bengaluru Rural district, on Tuesday night. Police said the incident occurred between 9.15 pm and midnight, when the assailants forcibly entered the house after asking the residents to open the door.

There were six people inside the house at the time of the attack, including two children. The woman’s elder son alerted the police around 12.30 am, prompting senior officers to rush to the scene.

Attack and robbery

According to CK Baba, Superintendent of Police, Bengaluru Rural, the accused not only sexually assaulted the woman but also stole ₹25,000 in cash and two mobile phones.

“The accused not only committed sexual assault but also took away valuables from the house,” SP Baba told NDTV.

The survivor, who hails from West Bengal, had been residing in the area along with two other women, two adults, and two children.

Accused identified and arrested

Police said that three of the five accused — identified as Kartik, Glen, and Suoyg — have been taken into custody, while two others remain absconding. The men are believed to be residents of the same locality, and a manhunt is underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.

“The survivor is out of danger. We are examining whether the accused and the survivor were known to each other,” SP Baba added.

Investigation underway

A special investigation team (SIT) has been formed under the supervision of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to probe the case. The police have registered cases of gang-rape and robbery under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Authorities are also collecting forensic evidence from the crime scene and will be conducting a medical examination of the survivor as part of the ongoing investigation.

Public outrage and safety concerns

The brutal incident has sparked outrage and concern among residents of Gangondanahalli and nearby areas, with locals urging the police to enhance night patrols and surveillance. Bengaluru Rural Police said they have stepped up security in the area and are working to ensure justice for the survivor.