In a tragic event on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2024, an unidentified man allegedly raped an 80-year-old beggar woman near Hosur. According to police, the suspect, a man around 25 years old, approached the woman as she stood near the Hosur bus stand, where she often sought alms.
The man asked where she wanted to go, and she replied that she needed to travel to Kelamangalam. He offered to give her a ride on his motorcycle. However, instead of taking her to her intended destination, the man took her to the Perandapalli reserve forest, where he raped her. Afterwards, he fled the scene, leaving the 80-year-old beggar woman in the forest.
Residents alerted the police, who arrived at the location and transported the victim to Krishnagiri Government Medical College and Hospital. Her condition was reported to be stable.
The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation. Krishnagiri district Superintendent of Police, P Thangadurai, confirmed that a special team has been formed to apprehend the suspect. “We are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the man,” the SP stated.
(With inputs from TOI)
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