Overview

• The incident occurred near KR Puram railway station in Bengaluru in the early hours of April 2, 2025, as the victim and her brother searched for food.
• Two suspects, Ashif and Syed Mushar, were arrested after one was captured by passersby and the other was apprehended later the same day.
• The suspects have been charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including rape, assault, and wrongful restraint.
• The victim, a 19-year-old migrant laborer from Bihar, was traveling home with her family after the end of a work season in Kerala.
• The incident has reignited concerns about the safety of women and the systemic challenges faced by migrant workers in public spaces.