Belthangady, Oct 11, 2012 : Sowjanya, who was found murdered in Pangala is believed to have been gang raped. The police have investigated the scene of crime thoroughly and have come to the conclusion that Sowjanya must have been attacked by a group of 4 – 6 men.
Reportedly, the teenager got down from the bus at Nethravathi Bus Stand and was walking home when a group of people dragged her into the forests. They tied her hands with her uniform shawl and torn her clothes. The mud on her legs indicates signs of a struggle. She was then strangled to death.
This is the second case of murder reported in Dharmasthala during the last 30 days.