Bengaluru: The victim of the sensational Mysuru gang rape case has finally recorded her statement with regard to the incident before the magistrate in Mysuru.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai made this disclosure on the floor of the Assembly while answering a question on the gang-rape incident to Opposition leader Siddaramaiah. Pointing out that Mysuru is a cultural city, well-known tourism center and an education hub, Siddaramaiah said such incidents of gang rape in the city will have an impact on the tourism, parents of the students studying there and will put a black spot on its cultural identity.

"Karnataka police have taken the case of Mysuru gang rape with utmost seriousness. The victim came to Mysuru from her place and recorded her statement on Wednesday. The police continuously kept in touch with her parents and convinced them to record statements," he said.

The victim did not speak to police initially. They shifted the victim from Mysuru to their native place. "Today she came forward to record her statement. The government will see to it that the accused are punished," he added.

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