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Police Intensify Probe Into Prakasam Hostel Girls Assault Case
Police are investigating an alleged assault involving girls from a hostel in Prakasam district.
A retired DRDA employee has been taken into custody after a case was registered.
The girls spoke to police at Ongole Disha Police Station.
One girl is having medical examinations at RIMS.
Police say a hostel cook allegedly sent the girls to the retired official.
One girl escaped and told her relatives, which brought the incident to light.
Officials are checking how the girls travelled from the hostel to Ongole.
The hostel warden received a notice, and the cook was suspended.
Police registered a case against a retired DRDA employee who was taken into custody.
The girls’ statements were recorded at Ongole Disha Police Station.
One girl is undergoing medical examinations at RIMS.
A hostel cook allegedly sent the girls to the retired official; one girl escaped and contacted relatives.
The warden received a show-cause notice, while the cook was suspended.
- Who
- Police, hostel officials, the girls, a hostel cook, a warden, and a retired DRDA employee are involved.
- What
- Police are investigating an alleged assault involving girls from a hostel.
- Where
- The incident concerns a hostel in Prakasam district; statements were recorded at Ongole Disha Police Station.
- When
- The timing of the alleged incident is not specified.
- Why
- The investigation began after one girl escaped and contacted relatives, bringing the allegations to light.
Key facts
- Case status
- Police have registered a case and intensified the investigation.
- Accused
- A retired DRDA employee was taken into custody.
- Statements
- The girls’ statements were recorded at Ongole Disha Police Station.
- Medical examination
- One girl is undergoing medical examinations at RIMS.
- Hostel cook
- The cook was allegedly involved in sending the girls to the retired official and has been suspended.
- Warden
- The hostel warden received a show-cause notice.
- Ministerial direction
- BC Welfare Minister S. Savitha directed district and department officials to take action.
Sources
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