Karnataka's Dark Underbelly Exposed: A Gang Rape and a Trail of Doubt The recent arrest of three youths from T Narasipura in connection with an alleged gang rape at a hotel in Kollegala, Chamarajanagar district, highlights the dark underbelly of Karnataka's society.
The incident is shocking due to its brazenness: the accused allegedly picked up the victim in a car, took her to a hotel room, and then sexually assaulted her while attempting to extort money.
The police response has been telling. Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi confirmed that a gang rape case had been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on the survivor's complaint.