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Case Filed, Probe Ordered After Andhra Woman Accuses Constable, Home Guard of Rape

The case advanced only after her public appeal following two weeks of unanswered visits to police stations.

Overview

  • Bangarupalem police registered an FIR under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Palamaner Deputy SP confirmed.
  • Chittoor SP Tushar Dudi directed a thorough inquiry, and investigators say the probe is underway.
  • The accused were identified as Constable Umashankar of Punganur Urban police station and Home Guard Kiran (Kiran Kumar).
  • The complainant alleges she was drugged and raped multiple times near Mogili Devarakonda on April 22 and was threatened with harm to her children.
  • Some outlets reported arrests in the case, though officials have not issued full confirmation or details as the investigation continues.