In a shocking incident near Karnataka’s Hampi, two women, including a 27-year-old Israeli tourist, were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing near Sanapur Lake late Thursday night. According to police, the attack occurred around 11 p.m. when the victims, along with three male tourists, were enjoying music by the canal after dinner.
Among the male tourists, one was from the United States, while the others were from Odisha and Maharashtra. The second victim, a 29-year-old woman, operated the homestay where the Israeli tourist was staying.
As per the complaint filed by the homestay operator, three men on a motorcycle approached them, asking where they could find petrol. When informed that no petrol pumps were nearby, the suspects demanded ₹100. Upon refusal, they allegedly began abusing the group in Kannada and Telugu before launching a violent assault.
The accused allegedly raped both women and pushed the three male tourists into the canal. Two of them sustained injuries, while the Odisha tourist remains missing.
Following the complaint, police registered a case at Gangavathi Rural Police Station under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges of extortion, robbery, gang-rape, and attempted murder.
The victims are currently receiving medical treatment, while police have identified the suspects. Six special teams have been deployed to track down the culprits, with authorities assuring swift action. The brutal crime has sent shockwaves across the region, raising serious concerns over tourist safety in the heritage town of Hampi.
