Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Woman Alleges Sexual Assault by Congress Leader Over Housing Promise
A woman in Yadadri district said a local Congress leader called her to his house.
She said he promised to help with materials for her government-supported house.
She alleged that he then tried to sexually assault her.
Her husband learned about the alleged incident and took it to village elders.
The leader allegedly warned the couple not to go to the police.
He reportedly offered them half an acre of land to settle the matter.
The woman eventually complained to the police.
Police registered a case and are investigating what happened.
A woman in Yadadri district alleged that a Congress village president attempted to sexually assault her.
She said Mali Shankar Reddy called her to his house while promising cement bags for her Indiramma house.
The woman’s husband reportedly brought the matter before village elders after learning about the alleged incident.
The leader allegedly threatened the couple and offered half an acre of land to prevent a police complaint.
The woman later filed a complaint with Atmakur (M) police, who registered a case and began investigating.
- Who
- A woman and her husband; Congress village president Mali Shankar Reddy is accused in the complaint.
- What
- The woman alleged that she was lured with a housing-related promise and subjected to an attempted sexual assault, followed by threats and an alleged settlement offer.
- When
- The article does not specify when the alleged incident or complaint occurred.
- Where
- Yadadri district; the complaint was filed with Atmakur (M) police.
- Why
- The woman was allegedly called to the leader’s house under the pretext of receiving cement bags for her Indiramma house.
- Location
- Yadadri district, Telangana
- Accused
- Mali Shankar Reddy, identified as a Congress village president
- Allegation
- Attempted sexual assault
- Housing promise
- Assistance with cement bags for an Indiramma house
- Alleged settlement offer
- Half an acre of land
- Police action
- Atmakur (M) police registered a case and launched an investigation