Manipal gang rape : Spl police team led by SP formed to track down culprits

Manipal gang rape : Spl police team led by SP formed to track down culprits

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, June 22, 2013 :  Western Range IGP  Pratap Reddy has informed  that a special eight member team of police personnel led by SP Dr Boralingaiah has been formed to investigate into the alleged gang rape of a medical student of Manipal University and to track down the rapists.

Addressing press persons here on June 22, Saturday, Reddy  said the investigation into the case  would be expedited and exuded confidence that the accused would soon be caught in police net.

The IGP said the police would try to  talk to the victim if her health permits and  gather details regarding the incident. The police team will also meet the doctors  treating the victim, he said.

 The IGP hinted that the police have already gathered  some clues  regarding the accused and said the police cannot reveal  the place where the crime took place as it may impede investigation.

The IGP stated that State Home Minister KJ George will visit Udupi and Manipal on June 23 to discuss the issue.

Dr Boralingaiah, Udupi SP, was also present at the press meet.

CM condemns incident : Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has strongly condemned the alleged gang rape of a medical student at Manipal and  said the police will leave no stone unturned in tracking down the culprits.