The investigation into the case of “moral policing” and alleged gang rape in Hanagal of Haveri district on January 8 continued with teams of experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) visiting various places connected to the crime to collect samples and evidence.
According to the 26-year old victim’s account, seven persons were involved in this case of “moral policing” during which they barged into a private lodge where the couple was staying and thrashed and abused them. As per the victim’s statement, she was raped thrice at three different places in the forest area. The police and the FSL team from Davangere visited the spots on Friday and Saturday and conducted the ‘panchanama’.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police, Eastern Range, Thyagarajan visited the crime scene on Saturday and reviewed the progress of the probe. The police have so far arrested three persons in connection with the case and they are in police custody.
