Bengaluru, Sep 22 : The victim of the Mysuru gang-rape case which shook the entire country, has recorded her statement with regard to the incident before the magistrate in Mysuru.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today made this disclosure on the floor of the Assembly while answering a question on the gang-rape incident to Opposition leader Siddaramaiah.
“Karnataka police have taken the case of Mysuru gang rape with utmost seriousness. The victim came to Mysuru from her place and recorded her statement on Wednesday. The police continuously kept in touch with her parents and convinced them to record statement,” he said.
The victim did not speak to police initially. They shifted the victim from Mysuru to their native place. “Today she came forward to record her statement. The government will see to it that the accused are punished,” he said.
The Mysuru gang rape case investigation which faced road blocks due to non-cooperation of the victim will now be expedited, police said. The incident had taken place on August 24. The victim had gone to an isolated place near Chamundi hill with her male friend where the incident took place.
The 7 miscreants attacked them, sexually assaulted the lady and demanded Rs 3 lakh ransom from them. Later, the victims were admitted to a private hospital. The police arrested 7 persons in this connection from Tamil Nadu.
Earlier, Siddaramaiah attacked the ruling BJP especially Home Minister Araga Jnanendra for taking the case casually. He also charged the police with registering the case 15 hours after the incident.(UNI)