Man in Bengaluru complains of sexual assault; police suspect authenticity of allegation
Bengaluru: A 29-year-old man, who is living as a paying guest (PG) in Doddathoguru in Electronics City for several months, has filed a police complaint alleging that he was sexually assaulted recently while sleeping and woke up with pain in his private parts.
A private hospital also alerted the Electronics City Police of a medico-legal case related to the complainant, who was under treatment at the hospital. An assistant sub-inspector visited the hospital and recorded the man’s statement, according to Times of India.
The complainant, reportedly a native of Bihar, told the officer that he had locked his room while going to bed on April 17 but woke up the next morning with pain in his chest and anus along with ink marks on his hands. Although he suspected that a person had opened the door by removing a screw of the lock and sexually assaulted him, the complainant failed to name a specific person as suspect. He added that he had changed rooms after experiencing sexual targeting by unidentified individuals.
The police registered a case under various sections of the BNS. The probe, however, led them to find that the complainant was an accused in an attempted murder case in 2024, when he had allegedly stabbed a roommate after a fight over a trivial issue. The case is reportedly under trial.
Further, the police have said that the doctors who examined him said that he had not been sexually assaulted. The complainant alleged that the doctors had failed to give a proper report and asked for a second opinion. The doctor who examined him again too ruled out sexual abuse and referred him for psychiatric evaluation at Nimhans Hospital.
The police have alleged that the complainant had not been cooperating with the investigation by repeatedly skipping appointments with the psychiatrist. A senior police officer has opined that the complainant might be attempting to blame the roommate he had assaulted earlier, although the probe is yet to come to a logical conclusion.
The complainant’s family has reportedly told the police that he had a history of mental health issues and had undergone treatment before moving to Bengaluru for work.
City Police Commissioner B Dayananda directed officials in a crime review meeting to take action against those found to be filing false complaints.
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Rahul Gandhi to go on two-day Raebareli visit from May 19
Raebareli (UP) (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on May 19 on a two-day visit, a Congress office-bearer said on Monday.
Congress district president of Raebareli Pankaj Tiwari said that on the first day, Gandhi will inaugurate a marriage hall at Thakurain Kheda in Bachhrawan. Subsequently, he will address a public meeting in Khiron. In Lalganj, he will participate in a 'mahila samvaad' programme.
He further said that on May 20, he will meet the public during a 'Janata Darshan' programme at the Bhuyemau Guest House. Following this, he will participate in the unveiling of a statue of Veera Pasi and attend a public meeting in Lodhwari.
He will then depart for Amethi.
In Amethi, Gandhi will hold meetings with party functionaries, workers and senior leaders at the party's district headquarters, Congress district unit chief Pradeep Singhal said on Sunday.
According to political observers, this meeting would form a part of the strategic preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, alongside an organisational review.
Discussions during the meeting are likely to focus on strengthening the party organisation down to the booth level, increasing participation of youth and women workers, and accelerating public outreach campaigns across villages.
According to sources, a large number of party workers -- from Gram Sabha to the district level -- have been invited to attend the meeting.
Gandhi is expected to interact directly with workers.
During the one-day visit, the Congress leader will also travel to Poore Ramdeen Pandit -- the native village of late Congress district president Yogendra Mishra -- to meet his family members.
Mishra, considered a close associate of the Gandhi family, passed away on March 1 following a prolonged illness.
Political activities in the district have intensified ahead of Gandhi's visit, and party workers have already started making arrangements for his reception.
Kishori Lal Sharma, the Congress MP from Amethi, is also holding regular meetings with local leaders and functionaries to review the preparations.
