A 34-year-old woman was allegedly raped in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru, by the private security guards, employed by the state horticulture department.

Just a few days ago, a BPO woman employee was raped in a tempo van and a nurse was raped in a minivan, in Bangalore. Within a duration of one month, now the third rape case is registered in Bengaluru city.

As per the complaint given by the allegedly raped victim, “On Wednesday evening, a woman from Tumakuru, had come to Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), seeking the membership. But as it was already late, she was asked to come back the next day.

So, while returning from the place, she asked the security guards, the way to go out. Telling the way, the guards dragged her into the park and jointly raped her brutally.

After the incident, the woman managed to reach Siddalingaiah Circle and narrated the incident to an assistant sub-inspector on night patrol. She was taken to Bowring Hospital for a medical checkup.  

Currently, the police have arrested the two security guards. Speaking on the issue, Sandeep Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police said, “The accused are from Assam and we want to know whether the agency (hired by the horticulture department) had done any background checks on them before their recruitment.”

What was raped woman doing that night in the park – G Parameshwara         

Meanwhile, G Parameshwara, Karnataka’s new home minister, asked to investigate that what was the woman doing near Cubbon park at 9.30 pm?

This led to controversy now and Manjula Manasa, chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women, said, “I don't exactly know what (Parameshwara) said. But if he or anybody meant it as an objection, then it should be condemned. Society must also teach men some rules before making statements directed at women.”  

Responding on the buzz of controversial comments, the home minister said, “All I said was that the incident happened at 9.30 pm according to the information provided to me by our department. I have not said anything to question why the victim was out at that time. How can I say that without knowing full details of the case?”  

However the police are investigating the case and assuring to find out the actual facts very soon.

By Phani Ch