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Four Arrested After Alleged Gang-Rape of 39-Year-Old in Karnataka's Koppal

Police registered an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as the survivor receives treatment in stable condition.

Overview

  • Police said the incident occurred on Sunday in the Yelburga area, following a complaint filed the same day.
  • The four arrested were identified as Laxmana and Basavaraj of Gajendragadh, and Mutturaj and Shahikumar of Yalaburga.
  • According to the complaint, the woman was called to Kushtagi to collect Rs 5,000 and was taken by motorcycle to an isolated spot.
  • She alleged she was given juice suspected to be laced with a sedative before being sexually assaulted at a dilapidated house near Maddura.
  • An FIR was recorded under multiple BNS provisions, including Section 70 for gangrape, and the accused were secured late Sunday night.