Rape Allegations Rock Hyderabad Real Estate Firm: Two Agents Arrested
Two salespersons from a reputed Hyderabad-based real estate firm have been arrested for allegedly drugging and raping their 26-year-old colleague.
Real EstateHyderabadRapeSexual HarassmentCrimeReal EstateJul 03, 2024
The victim, a 26-year-old woman, was allegedly given sedatives and sexually assaulted by the duo on Sunday night. According to the police, the accused took advantage of the woman's unconscious state and committed the heinous crime.
The incident came to light when the woman, who was found abandoned near a private hostel at Miyapur, filed a complaint with the Uppal police station. The case was later transferred to Miyapur police station due to jurisdictional issues.
As per the police report, the accused and the victim were supposed to visit a site in Yadadri on Sunday morning. They picked her up from a hostel at Miyapur and headed to the site. After completing their visit, they started their journey back to the city around 10 30 pm. On the pretext of a car breakdown, they stopped at an under-construction building, where they offered her food and drinks laced with sedatives.
After consuming the drinks, the woman started feeling dizzy and lost consciousness. The accused took advantage of her condition and committed the crime. They continued to harass her sexually until 3 am on Monday, after which they dropped her off at a hostel in Miyapur and fled the scene.
The woman was sent for medical examination, and further investigation is underway. The accused have been sent to judicial remand.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the Hyderabad real estate community, with many calling for stricter background checks on employees in the industry.
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The Hyderabad real estate sector has grown exponentially in recent years, with many national and international players setting up shop in the city. The sector has attracted many young professionals, including women, who are seeking to make a career in the industry.
None of the companies or organizations mentioned in this article have commented on the incident.
Keywords Tags real estate, Hyderabad, rape, sexual harassment, crime
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of the victim in the Hyderabad real estate rape case?
The victim is 26 years old.
Who are the accused in the Hyderabad real estate rape case?
The accused are Sanga Reddy and Janardhan, both salespersons from a reputed Hyderabad-based real estate firm.
Where was the victim allegedly raped?
The victim was allegedly raped in a car on Sunday night.
What was the pretext used by the accused to stop the car?
The accused stopped the car on the pretext of a breakdown.
What is the current status of the accused?
The accused have been sent to judicial remand.
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