Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (SP)
Bantwal, Oct 9: A gang which raided the residence of a woman who lives alone at Vittal Meginapete in the taluk, assaulted her, tied up her limbs and robbed her in the early hours of Friday, October 8.
Lalitha from Meginapte, Vittal, lives alone. The robbers came in from the front door, launched a murderous attack on the woman, gagged her and bound her hands and legs with ropes. They then searched the whole house for gold. After yanking away a silver chain found around her neck, the robbers left, duly locking the front door from outside.
The robbers got busy with their act when it rained heavily. The woman has suffered serious injuries to her face and chest. She has been admitted into the Vittal community health centre for treatment. Vittal police sub-inspector, Vinod Kumar Reddy and other personnel visited the spot. The policemen are checking the recording in the CCTV camera installed nearby for possible clues.