Israeli woman rape case: Police detain 2 for questioning

 Police today recovered the car in which an Israeli woman was allegedly raped on Saturday and detained two suspects for questioning.

"The car, in which the 25-year-old woman was offered a lift and allegedly raped at a secluded place near Manali, has been recovered from Kullu and two persons have been detained for questioning," SP, Kullu, Padam Chand said.

"Police are scanning the CCTV footage. As it was dark, the visuals are not clear, but we are hopeful of arresting all the accused," he said.

"Due to non-availability of a specialist gynaecologist in Mandi, the victim has been sent to Civil Hospital, Bilaspur, for a detailed medical examination. Primary tests suggest that the woman was sexually assaulted," Chand said.

The victim had in a police complaint alleged the accused offered her lift in their car while she was waiting for a cab to get to Lahaul to reunite with friends who had already left for the nearby town.

She said there were six persons in the car and two of them allegedly raped her.