Two men allegedly gang-raped a software engineer at a hotel party in Hyderabad on Tuesday, according to the police.
The incident came to light after the 24-year-old woman reported it to the authorities. She explained that her childhood friend, who was also a former school classmate, wanted to celebrate her new software job. They decided to go to a restaurant-cum-bar in Vanasthalipuram for the celebration.
During the party, the group was drinking. Later, the two accused allegedly raped the woman in a hotel room while she was intoxicated. Despite her protests, they continued to assault her.
The victim filed a police complaint alleging gang rape. She identified a friend and another man known to her as the perpetrators and demanded strict action against them.
Based on her complaint, the Vanasthalipuram police have registered a case and are searching for the two accused, who are currently missing. The police have visited the hotel and are in the process of gathering evidence.
