A 27-year-old woman from West Bengal was allegedly gang-raped and robbed at her rented home in Bengaluru’s Gangondanahalli locality late on Tuesday, October 21.
Police said five men entered her residence under the pretext of investigating illegal activity and took turns sexually assaulting her before fleeing with ₹25,000 in cash and two mobile phones. Three suspects, identified as Karthik, Glen, and Suyoga, have been arrested, while two others are still on the run.
The woman’s condition is stable, and a case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including those covering gang rape and robbery.
Late-Night Break-In and Assault
The horrifying incident occurred between 9 pm and midnight when five men stormed the victim’s house near Madanayakanahalli, on Bengaluru’s outskirts. According to preliminary investigation, the accused knocked on the door claiming to be ‘police informants’.
Once inside, they allegedly tied up two men present in the home, assaulted them, and then took turns sexually assaulting the woman. Two mobile phones and ₹25,000 in cash were looted before the attackers fled the scene. A distress call was made shortly after midnight, prompting senior police officers to respond immediately.
Swift Police Action and Arrests
Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police C. K. Baba confirmed the arrest of three suspects and said efforts are under way to trace the others. “Given the seriousness of the case, a deputy superintendent–rank officer has been appointed to oversee the investigation. Three special teams have been formed under inspectors from each police station in the Nelamangala sub-division,” Baba said.
He added that police are evaluating whether the accused were known to the survivor before the attack. “Her condition is out of danger, and proper procedures are being followed as per protocol,” he stated. Apart from the survivor, two adults, another woman, and two children were present in the house during the attack.
Police have invoked serious charges including Sections 70(1) (gang rape), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), and 311 (robbery or dacoity with intent to cause grievous harm) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This appalling case highlights once again the fragility of women’s safety within the supposed security of their own homes. While swift police response and preliminary arrests bring some hope of justice, the crime serves as a wake-up call about the persisting threats women face across cities.
There is an urgent need for stronger community vigilance, faster investigations, and greater systemic sensitivity toward survivors. Justice must not only punish but also reform and protect.
