Nursing student from Assam raped, murdered in Bengaluru

BENGALURU

A nursing student from Assam was allegedly raped and murdered in Bengaluru on December 16.

Barpeta MP Abdul Khaleque expressed unhappiness over the incident and wrote to the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, urging him to take immediate action on the death of the 19-year-old.

According to sources, the prime accused identified as Anisur Rahman assisted the girl during her admission in a college in Bengaluru. The police have booked him under relevant sections of the law.

Police official from Byadarahalli police station speaking to TOI said, “One of the accused Anisur Rahman has been arrested and preliminary investigation suggests a case of rape and murder.”

(Edited by Christopher Gatphoh)