Even before Bangalore could recover from the trauma of two successive rape cases, the city was shocked by the brutal rape of a 17-year-old convent student inside the premises of the educational institution.
The incident took place on Wednesday and was reported late on Thursday night, the police said. According to Joint Commissioner of Police KV Sharath Chandra, three unidentified men barged into the convent and raped and assaulted the girl. He said: “According to a complaint filed by the victim, the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon when the three accused barged into the premises of Sisters of Holy Nativity at Hennur and forcibly entered her room. After sexually assaulting her, they escaped, leaving the victim unconscious.”
The incident occurred when the victim was alone on the ground floor, while three of her other colleagues were on the first floor of the seminary building. “The victim has been admitted to St John’s Hospital for medical examination and care. We have registered a case of sexual assault against the accused under Section 376 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) and investigation is on,” Chandra said.
Meanwhile the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Assembly on Friday witnessed acrimonious scenes and protests by members of the BJP and JD(S) over increase in rapes in the State. The BJP members also staged a walkout over the failure of the State Government in providing safety to women. The members of the BJP and JD(S) shouted slogans, demanding the resignation of Home Minister KJ George.