On Friday (23rd August), the police arrested a man named Altaf for the abduction and rape of a 21-year-old Hindu woman along with his accomplices. The incident took place in Karkala town in Udupi district of Karnataka.
As per reports, Altaf befriended the victim three months ago using Instagram. After having gained her trust, he asked the woman to meet him in person.
Following that, the accused and his 3 aides kidnapped the victim and gave her a spiked drink. Altaf raped her as she lay unconscious. One of the accomplices, identified as Zubaira, supplied the beer bottles and drinks.
Victim dumped near her house
After committing the heinous crime, Altaf and his aides dropped the Hindu woman near her house. On finding her in an unconscious state, the locals rushed her to the Taluk government hospital.
The victim was later shifted to a private hospital in Manipal. Following an upheaval in the local community over the incident, the police swung into action and arrested Altaf and Zubaira. Two other accused are currently on the run from the law enforcement authorities.
Accused arrested, vehicles confiscated
While speaking about the matter, SP (Udupi) Arun Kumar informed, “We have registered a case, and due procedures are being followed as per legal protocols.”
He added that the police confiscated two vehicles, which were used by the accused during the crime.
