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Bengaluru techies kidnapped, rescued in 6 hours, then arrested for rape

Police arrested 11 people for abducting two software engineers; the techies face separate rape charges.

newest coverage 13d agosummary written 11d ago6 pieces NewswiresGoogle News

What to know

  • Two software engineers were kidnapped and held for ransom, allegedly in retaliation for a rape accusation against one of them.
  • Police rescued both men within six hours but arrested them immediately on rape charges filed by the 21-year-old woman.
  • 11 suspects, including the woman whose complaint sparked the kidnapping, were arrested for conspiracy, kidnapping, and extortion.

“Mahendra allegedly raped the woman at the house where they lived, while Tarun assisted him and confined her in a room during the alleged crime.”

Bengaluru police officer, Police investigating officer · Indian Express ↗

B Mahendra Software engineer, kidnapping victimTarun Software engineer, kidnapping victim21-year-old woman Rape complainant and kidnapping suspectBengaluru Police Law enforcement

Bengaluru techies kidnapped, rescued in 6 hours, then arrested for rape
Indian Express

How it unfolded 1 development · click the chart to see its coverage articles

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    Police arrest 11 suspects; register rape case against rescued techies

    Bengaluru police arrested 11 persons, including the 21-year-old woman, for kidnapping and extortion conspiracy. Following rescue, police recorded the woman's rape allegation and registered a separate rape case against Mahendra and Tarun, who were then arrested on those charges.

    1. 4 outlets Bengaluru Kidnapping Reveals Alleged Rape, 11 Arrested

      first by Rediff, 13d ago · also The Siasat Daily, The Hindu, Indian Express

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  2. background

    Father files kidnapping complaint; techies rescued within 6 hours — B Ramana filed a complaint on October 28 reporting his son and Tarun missing. Police examined CCTV footage and technical evidence to track and rescue the two men within six hours of the complaint.

  3. background

    Two techies kidnapped from their homes — B Mahendra and Tarun were abducted between 2:50 a.m. and 6 a.m. from locations within Marathahalli Police Station limits in Bengaluru. The woman's associates allegedly planned to extort ransom from Mahendra's father.

  4. background

    Woman alleges rape by one of the techies — A 21-year-old woman accused B Mahendra of raping her at their shared residence, with his friend Tarun allegedly assisting and confining her during the assault.