Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Two Detained After Alleged Gang Rape of Andhra Woman
A woman in Vijayawada was allegedly attacked inside her home.
Police said two local youths entered the apartment late at night.
They allegedly sexually assaulted and seriously injured her.
The woman was found unconscious the next morning.
Neighbours called for help after she did not answer them.
She was taken to hospitals for treatment and examination.
Police recorded her statement and detained two youths.
Investigators are checking witness accounts, medical evidence, and what happened inside the residence.
A 40-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped and seriously assaulted in her Vijayawada apartment.
Police said the alleged incident occurred late Friday night, August 28, while she was alone.
Neighbours found the woman unconscious and injured the next morning and alerted police.
She was treated at a private hospital before being taken to Vijayawada Government General Hospital.
Two youths were detained, and police registered a case under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.
- Who
- A 40-year-old woman was the alleged survivor; police detained two local youths in connection with the case.
- What
- The woman was allegedly gang-raped and seriously assaulted inside her apartment.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred late Friday night, August 28, and was discovered Saturday morning.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred at the woman’s apartment in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Police are investigating the alleged motive and the circumstances of the accused youths’ entry into the residence.
- Location
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Survivor
- 40-year-old woman
- Alleged incident
- Gang rape and serious assault
- Reported timing
- Late Friday night, August 28
- Discovery
- Saturday morning, after neighbours found her unconscious and injured
- Detentions
- Two youths from the locality
- Legal action
- Case registered under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions