A woman has alleged that she was followed and assaulted by three unidentified men in Hyderabad, Telangana, on Tuesday night. A formal complaint was filed at the Bandlaguda Police Station.
According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 8 pm. The woman was reportedly followed from Mailardevpally, a locality in Hyderabad, by three men in a car. The suspects allegedly intercepted her near Bandlaguda, where they verbally abused her and physically assaulted her. She stated that the assailants inappropriately touched her and slapped her across the face during the attack.
Following the complaint, police registered a case under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These include Section 126(2), which pertains to election-related offences where applicable; Section 74 for criminal conspiracy; Section 351 for assault; and Section 3(5), which addresses criminal acts committed by multiple persons with a shared intent.
Officials confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the accused. Police are examining CCTV footage from surrounding areas and questioning potential witnesses. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against those involved.
Written by Disha Maloo
