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Hyderabad Woman Raped by Auto Driver

Hyderabad Woman Raped by Auto Driver, Another Man at 2:30 AM

A woman who works in the software industry was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver and another man in Hyderabad early on Tuesday morning. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. when she was heading home after her shift.

The woman took an auto-rickshaw from RC Puram to get home. While on the way, a young man got into the auto near Masjid Banda. Both the driver and the young man then threatened her with a knife and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at the same spot.

After she reported the incident, the police in Gachibowli started an investigation. Special teams are now working to find and arrest the suspects. They are also reviewing security camera footage from the area. The woman was taken to the hospital for a medical examination.

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Hyderabad: Man Jailed 25 Years for Raping Daughter

Hyderabad: Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Raping Minor Daughter

Hyderabad: A local court in Hyderabad has delivered a stern verdict, sentencing a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for the heinous crime of raping his own daughter. The incident occurred in his residence at Bowenpally in 2022. Alongside the prison term, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the perpetrator.

The court, recognizing the gravity of the offense and the trauma endured by the victim, directed the concerned authorities to provide her with compensation amounting to Rs 7 lakh.

The convict, a 30-year-old garbage collector, shared his home with his second wife and children. In the absence of her stepmother, he repeatedly subjected his own daughter to sexual abuse. The young girl, silenced by threats of violence, bore the burden of her suffering alone.

Acting on a complaint lodged by the girl’s stepmother, the Bowenpally police swiftly took action, booking a case against the offender and apprehending him.

This verdict serves as a reminder that justice will prevail even in the darkest corners of society, and perpetrators of such heinous crimes will face the consequences of their actions.

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EFLU Protest: Call to Drop Charges

Hyderabad: Students and teachers at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) are calling on the university administration to drop the charges filed against students and faculty members who were protesting against the mishandling of a sexual assault case on campus.

The students clarified that their protest was focused on the university’s failure to handle the sexual assault incident and not related to the cancellation of a literary discussion about the Palestinian cause.

One student mentioned in the FIR wasn’t even on campus on the morning of October 19. They had left for Kerala and had proof of a valid flight ticket. However, this student had participated in earlier protests by the SPARSH committee, advocating for elected student representatives.

Faculty members claim that two of their colleagues, who were trying to address the situation at the request of the Proctor, are now facing accusations of encouraging the students to protest against him.

In the meantime, the EFLU administration has extended the holidays until October 29.

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Hyderabad Educator Arrested in Alleged Rape Case

In Hyderabad, an educationist named A Murali Mukund, who is also the chairman of a school, has been taken into judicial custody following accusations of sexual assault against a 22-year-old domestic worker in his Banjara Hills residence.

The allegations claim that Mukund threatened and sexually abused the young domestic helper. The incident came to light after the victim filed a complaint on October 18, prompting the Banjara Hills police to take action and apprehend Mukund.

Subsequently, he was presented before a Nampally court judge and then transferred to prison. As part of the ongoing investigation, the police have confiscated his passport and cellphone and are currently in search of his son.

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EFLU Students Detained After Protest Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Hyderabad: Several English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) students were detained by police on Thursday night after a protest erupted over an alleged sexual assault on a woman student on the campus.

The protest began after a postgraduate student was found unconscious near the old health center on the campus at 10 pm on Wednesday. The student was allegedly sexually assaulted by two persons, and a complaint has been lodged with the police.

On Thursday, students gathered at the university’s administrative building to demand action against the accused and to protest the lack of safety on campus. As police entered the campus to detain the protesters, a scuffle ensued. However, the students were later released.

Students alleged that the EFLU Vice Chancellor called a massive police force onto the campus and that the police threatened, manhandled, and dragged several students into police vans. They also said that the administration had not given any update on the sexual assault case.

The students have decided to hold a general body meeting on Friday evening to discuss further course of action. They have also decided to spread videos and messages online tagging the Ministry of Education, UGC, and other authorities.

The police are currently investigating the sexual assault case.