Bengaluru student raped by biker after hitchhiking home from pub

The horrifying event came to light when the victim’s friend received an emergency call and later found her behind a truck near Hosur Service Road.

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Crime News: In a disturbing incident in Bengaluru’s HSR Layout, a final-year degree student was allegedly raped by an unknown biker in the early hours of Sunday. The attack occurred around 1 AM after the woman had attended a party with friends at a pub in Koramangala. The horrifying event came to light when the victim’s friend received an emergency call and later found her behind a truck near Hosur Service Road. The woman was in a severely distressed state, with visible injuries and minimal clothing. She was immediately admitted to a private hospital in Bommasandra, where she is currently receiving treatment.

Details of incident

According to sources, the incident took place after an argument broke out between the victim and her friends while they were preparing to leave the pub. Following the disagreement, the woman left the car and decided to hitch a ride with an unknown biker. Tragically, the man who offered her the lift later assaulted and raped her.

Police investigation underway

An FIR has been filed in connection with the case, and the Bengaluru police have launched a manhunt for the suspect. "A man from whom she had taken a ‘lift’ made a criminal assault and raped her. We have registered a rape case and started an investigation," confirmed Additional Commissioner of Police (East Zone) Raman Gupta to PTI.

As the investigation continues, authorities are piecing together more details to apprehend the perpetrator. The incident has sent shockwaves through the city, raising concerns about women’s safety, especially in areas frequented by students and young professionals.