A 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old Indian woman, who runs a homestay, were reportedly gang-raped while stargazing near Hampi in Karnataka. The incident took place around 11 PM on Thursday near Sanapur Lake.
The two women were with three male tourists after dinner. Their group included an American and two Indian men from Odisha and Maharashtra. While they were enjoying the night sky and listening to music, three men arrived on a motorcycle. They came up to the group, claiming they needed petrol.
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Situation Turns Violent
The homestay owner later filed a complaint. She said the men first asked about nearby petrol stations. When the group said there were none, the strangers demanded ₹100. The tourists refused to give money.
That’s when the men turned aggressive. They spoke in Kannada and Telugu, hurled abuses, and then attacked.
Brutal Assault
The attackers overpowered the two women and sexually assaulted them. They also pushed the three male tourists into a canal. Two men suffered injuries. The Odisha-based tourist remains missing.
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities registered a case at Gangavathi Rural Police Station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Charges include gang rape, extortion, dacoity with intent to cause grievous harm, and attempted murder.
Both survivors are receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
Police Tracking the Suspects
Investigators have identified the accused. Six police teams are searching for them. A senior officer assured, “Efforts are underway to apprehend the accused at the earliest. We will bring them to justice.”
