Karnataka / Why did she go to isolated place at night: Women panel ex-chief on Mysuru rape victim

Mysuru: After an Uttar Pradesh student was allegedly gang-raped in Mysuru, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and , Home Minister Araga Jnanendra and others expressed their concern over the incident. They also assured the people of stringent action against the six alleged culprits who are yet to be arrested. In a shocking statement, however, Karnataka State Women's Commission former chairperson Manjula Manasa said she was "disgusted and ashamed" of the woman student who was raped.

"Why did she have to come to such an isolated place at night? She is a management graduate. There has to be some responsibility from her side," she said.

Manasa was in the city when she learnt about the incident and visited the crime spot.

Talking to the media, she also criticised the police department and the state women's commission for not registering an FIR even after almost a day had passed since the gang rape took place.

A college student from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped near the foothills of the Chamundi Hills in Mysuru on Tuesday night. The accused had also assaulted the girl's male friend and both have been admitted to the hospital.

The victim and her friend told the doctors at the hospital that they were just attacked. The hospital authorities then informed the police. When the police spoke to the victims, the incident came to light, according to reports.

Meanwhile, CT Ravi, BJP national general secretary, said a few incidents of crime does not reflect on the law and order situation in the entire state. Action has to be taken and culprits should be arrested soon, he said.

Chief Minister Bommai stated that an FIR has been registered on the statement of the victim. "I have directed the DGP to arrest the miscreants immediately."

Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has formed a special team under ADGP Pratap Reddy to probe the gang rape case.

Mysuru Police Commissioner Dr Chandra Gupta said details regarding the case could not be given at this point as it was a sensitive issue. "I have briefed about the incident to the Chief Minister and Home Minister," he said.

"Currently, the victim is being treated at the hospital. We will see to it that in future, such incidents do not take place," he added.