A medical student studying in a private college was allegedly gang raped by unidentified people on the outskirts of the city near Lalitadripura, police said. The student, riding pillion with her male friend, was on her way to Chamundi Hills when a few people waylaid them on August 24.

The gang initially demanded money, but when they found nothing, attacked her friend and dragged her to a place where they committed the crime, police said. The victim has been admitted to a hospital. Based on her complaint, a case of gang rape has been registered against unknown people, police added.