Two Arrested After 19-Year-Old Migrant Woman Raped Near Bengaluru Railway Station

The attack on the woman, traveling with her brother, highlights public safety concerns and the vulnerabilities of migrant laborers.

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.