Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Karnataka Police Arrest Three in Sexual Assault Case
In Karnataka, three men were arrested for kidnapping a woman, sexually assaulting her, and recording the act.
The men, who are auto drivers and daily-wage laborers, approached the 35-year-old woman near Ambedkar Ground and forced her into an auto-rickshaw.
They then assaulted her, made her drink alcohol, and recorded photos and videos.
The case came to light when the public handed over the recorded visuals to the police.
The woman was later found and taken to the hospital for a medical examination.
The men have been charged under sexual assault laws and the IT Act.
Three men arrested for kidnapping, sexually assaulting a woman, and recording the act in Hubballi, Karnataka.
The incident occurred between 11:30 pm and 12 am on January 5 near Ambedkar Ground.
The accused, Shivanand and Ganesh, forced the woman into an auto-rickshaw and assaulted her.
Pradeep was arrested for circulating the obscene visuals on WhatsApp.
The victim was found and taken to the hospital for a medical examination, with no major visible injuries reported.
- Who
- Three men (Shivanand, Ganesh, Pradeep) and a 35-year-old woman
- What
- Kidnapping, sexual assault, and circulation of obscene visuals
- When
- Between 11:30 pm and 12 am on January 5
- Where
- Hubballi, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegations of sexual assault and circulation of obscene content
Police and Accused
Victim and Public
Circumstances of the Incident
Police and Accused
The police claim the woman was approached and forced into an auto-rickshaw by the accused, who then sexually assaulted her and recorded the act.
Victim and Public
The victim's formal complaint supports the allegations of kidnapping, sexual assault, and recording of the incident.
- Date of Incident
- January 5
- Location
- Hubballi, Karnataka
- Accused Individuals
- Shivanand, Ganesh, and Pradeep
- Charges
- Sexual assault, abduction, and violation of IT Act
- Victim's Condition
- No major visible injuries, hospitalized for examination
- Police Action
- Arrested three men, registered formal complaint
Sources
Hubballi woman arrest row: Govt ponders CID probe
BJP delegation visits victim’s house
CID Investigation Ordered Into Ballari Clash And Woman Stripping Cases
Three men arrested in Karnataka’s Hubballi over rape, circulation of videos
