February 4, 2016 1:30 PM

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Five arrested for assaulting Tanzanian women in Bengaluru

Karnataka Home Minister Dr.G.Parameswara has said that five people have been arrested in connection with the case of assaulting a Tanzanian female student in Bengaluru on Sunday last. Four days after the student was attacked by an angry mob at Soladevanahalli in Bengaluru, senior police officials today visited the area where the alleged attack took place, to supervise the investigations.<br/><br/>The police officials said that stringent action would be taken against the culprits. The victim, a BBM student and her three friends were allegedly attacked by an angry mob after a 35-year-old female pedestrian was knocked down by another car belonging to Sudanese student. The mob beat up the students and set their car on fire. The incident came to light on Tuesday when the victim approached All African Students Union following which a complaint was raised to Tanzanian Embassy.<br/><br/>The police later called the victim to record her statement based on media reports and have picked up few suspects. Meanwhile, State Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a detailed reply will be given to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj soon, who asked for a report from the state government. AICC Vice President Rahul Gandhi also sought a detail report about the incident from the Chief Minister.

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