Minister Vows Action After Karnataka Woman Paraded Naked, Assaulted
Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara, who visited the victim, promised that action would be taken as per the law.
A 42-year-old woman was stripped, paraded naked, assaulted and tied to an electric pole by a group of people since her son reportedly eloped with a girl from the community of the accused at Belagavi taluk in Karnataka. The police on Monday arrested seven accused concerning the incident. Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara, who visited the victim, expressed his dismay, describing the incident as unfortunate. He also emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring justice in this distressing episode.
According to ANI, a 42-year-old woman was stripped naked, paraded and assaulted after being tied to an electric pole yesterday in Belagavi district after her son eloped with a woman.
Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said, "It's unfortunate. Immediately our police went and rescued the lady and brought her to the hospital."
"I have visited the victim's residence and the hospital. Seven accused have already been arrested and action will be taken according to the law. We are also tracking the victim's son and the girl she ran away with," he said.
#WATCH | Karnataka: A 42-year-old woman was stripped naked, paraded and assaulted after being tied to an electric pole yesterday in Belagavi district after her son eloped with a woman.
— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023
(Visuals from the victim's residence) pic.twitter.com/wsB0Xgsx4J
ALSO READ: BJP To End Suspense Over Rajasthan CM Today After Key Huddle: 10 Points
The accused have been identified as Basappa Rudrappa Nayak, Kempanna Raju Nayak, Raju Rudrappa Nayak, Parvati Basappa Nayak, Gangavva Basappa Wali Valikar, Sangeeta Sadashiv Hegganayak and Yallavva Rudrappa Nayak, according to a report on The New Indian Express.
Priyanka Basappa Naik, the prime accused's daughter, was set to be forcefully engaged to a man from a politically influential family on Monday. However, a day before the betrothal ceremony she eloped with her lover on Sunday. Angered by this, Priyanka's family attacked the lover's house and his mother.