Mangalore: 24-year-old youth allegedly rapes, robs elderly woman
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (BG)
Mangalore, Jul 15: In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old youth allegedly raped a 69-year-old woman and robbed her of gold ornaments on the night of Sunday July 14.
The accused Nagesh (24), is a resident of Chintamani in Chikkaballapur.
The incident occured at Saripalla under Mangalore rural police limits. The woman's daughter is constructing a house near her own house, and Nagesh was working at the site.
On Sunday night, he reportedly came to the woman's house when she was alone, and allegedly raped her. He also took away her gold chain and other ornaments. He then fled from the spot.
Angered by the incident, the locals caught him on Monday July 15 morning and handed him over to the police.
A case has been registered by Mangalore rural police. Nagesh has been arrested and futher investigations are on.