Bengaluru: Techie raped in PG accommodation by burglar

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Aug 31, 2016: A techie was allegedly raped by a burglar at a paying guest (PG) accommodation in Venkatadri Layout near the Bengaluru Central Jail on August 26. The police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.

According to the victim, who lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru police, she was alone in her room when the incident took place. The lady worked for a top MNC firm and had returned from office early on the day the incident took place.

The police suspect the accused to be a burglar, who entered the house searching for costly items. As he did not find anything, he allegedly raped the IT employee at knife-point.

The owner of the PG accommodation is being questioned by the police, as the rape took place under suspicious circumstances. The Bengaluru police have evolved guidelines for PG accommodation, such as installation of CCTV security cameras, and deployment of security guards. The police are ascertaining whether the PG centre owner followed these guidelines.