Ahmedabad PG rape: Guard arrested after shootout during crime scene reconstruction
- Security guard, hired four days ago, allegedly raped a PG student on the terrace of a paying guest accommodation in Anandnagar, Ahmedabad.
- The accused was arrested after he was shot in the leg during an escape attempt while police were reconstructing the crime scene.
- Police said the guard tied a wire around the student's neck before the assault.
- The accused had been undergoing treatment at a hospital under police custody.
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped on the terrace of her paying guest accommodation in Ahmedabad's Anandnagar area. The accused, a security guard who had joined the premises just four days ago, was arrested after a dramatic turn of events during a police investigation.
The incident
The survivor, a student, was on the terrace of the PG building when the guard attacked her. Police said he tied a wire around her neck and raped her. The assault took place in the open, on the terrace of the residential building.
The woman later managed to alert her family and friends, who informed the police. She was taken to a hospital for medical examination and treatment. Her statement was recorded by the police, leading to the registration of a case against the guard.
The shootout during reconstruction
On the day of the crime scene reconstruction, the accused attempted to flee from police custody. According to officials, he attacked the police team escorting him to the spot. In response, police fired at him, hitting him in the leg.
The accused was then taken to a hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment under police guard. His condition is reported to be stable. The police have not yet commented on the exact sequence of events leading to the escape attempt.
Investigation and charges
The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rape and causing hurt. Police are also examining whether the guard had any previous criminal record. He had been employed at the PG accommodation for only four days, which has raised questions about the background verification process for security staff.
Local residents and student groups have expressed shock and anger over the incident. Demands have been made for stricter verification of security personnel at paying guest accommodations and hostels across the city.
What happens next
The accused will be produced before a court once he is discharged from the hospital. The police are likely to seek his police custody for further questioning. Meanwhile, the survivor is receiving counselling and support.
The incident has prompted the city police to issue advisories to PG and hostel owners to conduct thorough background checks on all employees. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.