Technician in Vanasthalipuram victim of gang rape, childhood friend arrested

A 24-year-old software employee was allegedly sexually harassed by two men, including her childhood friend, at a party late on Monday. Vanasthalipuram police arrested the main accused, Goutham Reddy, on Tuesday.

The incident came to light after the victim filed a complaint alleging that her childhood friend and a mutual friend sexually harassed her at a bar and restaurant in Vanasthalipuram where they had met to celebrate her new job as a software consultant.

“The two were drinking alcohol and her second-grade boyfriend took her to a room in the restaurant premises and sexually assaulted her when she was drunk. He then called their mutual friend who did the same. The two men then left the place,” said Vanasthalipuram ACP Kashi Reddy.

A case was registered under Section 70(1) (gang rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the woman was taken to a hospital for medical examination.

Efforts are currently underway to catch the second man involved in the case.