Bengaluru police arrest 4 national level swimmers for gang-raping nurse

The incident came to light after the survivor, who works as a nurse in Bengaluru, lodged a complaint with Sanjaynagar police on Friday.

Published on: Mar 30, 2022, 13:13:44 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru's Sanjaynagar police have arrested four professional swimmers on Tuesday in a gang-rape case after the survivor, who works as a nurse in a private hospital, lodged a complaint with the police.

Four swimmers, Rajath, Shiv Rana, Dev Saroha and Yogesh Kumar, have been arrested for gang-raping nurse in Bengaluru.

The incident occurred on March 24, Thursday. The survivor, a 22-year-old woman, had allegedly befriended one of the accused, Rajath, on a dating app and met him for dinner at a hotel on New BEL Road. Later, Rajath reportedly invited her to his room, which he shared with three others. As per her complaint, after she went to his room, all four youths reportedly took turns and raped her.

All the four accused were in their early twenties, identified as Rajath, Shiv Rana, Dev Saroha and Yogesh Kumar, hailing from Delhi. They were reportedly training in the city and have now been sent to judicial custody.

According to reports, the victim, who came from West Bengal, added that she was also assaulted. She sought help in the early hours of Friday by calling her friends, and was rescued after they turned up at the house. She then filed a complaint with the Sanjaynagar police later in the day.

Reportedly, police sources have said that a medical examination of the victim has confirmed sexual abuse and rape. Rajath and Shiv Rana had reportedly been in the city for the past three months, renting the room where the crime happened. Their friends Dev Saroha and Yogesh Kumar had joined them a week ago for swimming practice in the city.

The accused were reportedly on the run after they learned of the police complaint. However, a special team was formed to nab the four and they were arrested from different parts of the Karnataka capital.

A news website reported that Rajath was trying to flee the city and was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, while another accused was detained near Basavanagudi, and the two others were detained near Chickpet.

A case has been registered under Section 376 D (Gangrape) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and further investigation is in progress.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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