The key facts

  • The assault took place on October 24 in Bangalore; the victim is a tourist from Jaipur
  • A 25-year-old businessman from Kerala has been detained; the investigation is ongoing
  • The police report was filed several days after the incident

Assault at a Bangalore hotel

In India, an assault on a tourist is being investigated: an acquaintance drugged her with an unknown substance and raped her at a hotel in Bangalore. This was reported by ETV Bharat, with the publication citing Gazeta.Ru.

Timeline of events

According to the investigation, the incident occurred on October 24. The victim came to Bangalore from Jaipur and was staying with a friend. At a nightclub she met a man, and they exchanged phone numbers. The next day, her new acquaintance suggested she come to a hotel he had booked. According to the woman, there he gave her a sedative, after which he assaulted her while she was unconscious and then abandoned her.

Detention and investigation

The victim managed to leave the hotel, but contacted the police only several days later. The suspect turned out to be a 25-year-old businessman from Kerala — he has been detained, and the investigation is ongoing. The publication does not report what charges have been brought against him or the possible punishment.