Ullal: Three detained in alleged gang rape case of West Bengal woman
Mangaluru (PTI): A woman in her twenties from West Bengal has alleged that she was drugged and "sexually assaulted" after arriving in Mangaluru on April 16, police said.
The woman, who had been working at a plywood factory in Kerala, travelled to the city by train with a male acquaintance. After a dispute, she parted ways with him and took an auto-rickshaw, they added.
According to her statement on Wednesday, the auto driver helped repair her damaged phone and offered her food. He later allegedly gave her a spiked drink, causing her to lose consciousness. She later found herself in a car with three men, including the auto driver, and was reportedly abandoned on the roadside after she raised an alarm, police said.
She approached a nearby house, where residents contacted the police. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
After regaining consciousness, she told police she suspected sexual assault during the period she was unconscious.
A case has been registered at Ullal Police Station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges related to assault and sexual offences.
Three suspects—Prabhuraj (38), Mithun (37), and Manish (30)—have been detained for questioning.
Police said multiple teams have been deployed to investigate the incident.
Further details are awaited.
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
