Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Aug 24: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and raped by a youth in Karkala, Udupi district. Speaking on the incident, Dr Arun Kumar, the superintendent of police (SP) of Udupi district, stated, "The accused and victim were known to each other for the past three months through Instagram. We have registered a case, and due procedures are being followed as per legal protocols."
Addressing the media, Dr Arun Kumar provided details of the incident, saying, "The accused, Altaf, called the victim to a certain place. When she arrived, she was abducted and given a drink laced with a substance. The victim has alleged that she was raped during this time. Altaf, along with another accused, Savera (Xavier) Richard Quadrous, who supplied the drinks and beer bottles, has been arrested. Two vehicles used by them have also been confiscated. The victim has been shifted to a private hospital in Manipal."
Altaf (left) and Savera (Xavier) Richard Quadrous
The incident, which occurred near a house in Kukundoor, Ayyappa Nagar, shocked the local community. The young woman was reportedly abducted by a group of four men, drugged, and sexually assaulted. She was later found unconscious and was admitted to the taluk government hospital.
The involvement of Altaf and three other accomplices in this heinous crime has been reported. After committing the assault, the perpetrators allegedly dropped the woman back near her house in the evening before fleeing the scene.
The incident has sparked outrage, with leaders and activists from various right-wing organizations gathering at the Karkala police station to express their anger and demand justice.