Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (EP)
Udupi, Aug 18: In a case of alleged human trafficking, a 19-year-old girl from Udyavar was reportedly raped by her male friend and sold to another person in Mysore on the pretext of providing her a job in television. It is said that a flesh trade mafia is behind this business of luring girls with false promises.
It is alleged that Sameer, the girl's friend, had convinced her parents that he would provide the girl a job in television, and taken her to Bangalore and then raped her saying that she must to do these things if she wanted a chance to appear on TV. He subsequently sent the girl to Tamil Nadu where she was raped by other men saying that they would be giving her an opportunity to star in TV, it is alleged.
Sameer then took her to Mysore and sold her to a person known as Sunil, it is learnt. Sunil, said to be a wealthy person residing in Mysore, allegedly raped her repeatedly by keeping her in house arrest.
Meanwhile, the family members of the girl who learnt of the happenings complained to the police, who raided the place in Mysore and rescued the girl.
The girl has alleged in her complaint that Sameer and Sunil raped her. Police have arrested Sunil but the prime suspect Sameer is absconding.
Vijayanagar police are on the lookout for Sameer. The police are investigating the possibility that Sameer might have cheated more girls in this manner. The police have reportedly obtained some important clues from Sunil during interrogation.