A young woman suffering from mental illness was reportedly raped at her residence in New Washermanpet on Tuesday evening by her 25-year-old neighbour.
The victim is undergoing treatment at a hospital, while the suspect is at large.
New Washermanpet police said the incident took place around 5 p.m. when the woman was alone at home after her aunt had gone out. The suspect — Pradeep, a native of Ariyalur, who works in a shop in the area — had entered the victim’s house and knew she was alone. He assaulted her sexually and fled the scene.
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The victim told her aunt of the incident when the latter returned. She then took the victim to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital for treatment and later lodged a complaint at New Washermanpet police. A case of rape was registered against Pradeep.