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'Sexual assault' cases filed against KTR, Harish Rao
Police in Hyderabad have registered cases against some Bharat Rashtra Samithi lawmakers.
The cases relate to a protest at the Legislative Assembly on September 7.
A woman police constable said the lawmakers shouted at women officers and tried to push past them.
She also alleged that some lawmakers removed their shirts and behaved in an insulting way.
The police said the officers were frightened and humiliated.
The complaint was filed after videos and photographs of the incident circulated.
The cases include allegations of sexual harassment, assault and obstructing public servants.
These are allegations recorded in a police complaint and will be examined through the legal process.
Saifabad Police registered cases against BRS leaders K T Rama Rao, T Harish Rao and others after a September 7 protest at the Assembly gate.
A woman Armed Reserve Police Constable alleged that lawmakers insulted, intimidated and physically pushed women police personnel on duty.
The FIR says some legislators removed their T-shirts, stood semi-naked and allegedly pressed against the constables while trying to enter the Assembly.
The complaint was filed after video clips and photographs of the incident became widely available, according to police.
The cases invoke multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections concerning sexual harassment, criminal force and intimidation.
- Who
- A 33-year-old Armed Reserve Woman Police Constable, along with other women police personnel, complained against BRS MLAs and MLCs including T Harish Rao and K T Rama Rao.
- What
- Saifabad Police registered cases alleging insults, sexual harassment, criminal force, intimidation and obstruction of police personnel during a protest.
- Where
- Gate No. 3 of the Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad.
- When
- September 7, during the start of the Legislative Assembly’s monsoon session.
- Why
- The complaint followed alleged abusive, indecent and physical conduct toward women police personnel, with video clips and photographs of the incident becoming available.
Key facts
- Police station
- Saifabad Police
- Complainant
- A 33-year-old Armed Reserve Woman Police Constable posted for bandobast duty
- Main accused named
- T Harish Rao and K T Rama Rao, along with other BRS legislators and followers
- Incident date
- September 7
- Incident location
- Gate No. 3, Legislative Assembly, Hyderabad
- Legal provisions
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 74, 75(1), 79, 121(1), 130, 132, 296, 351(2), 352 and 3(5)
- Police allegation
- Some legislators removed their T-shirts, allegedly pushed women police personnel and attempted to enter the Assembly premises
Quotes
T Harish Rao
BRS legislator named in the police complaint
“Who is doing ‘Shikhandi politics’ by using women as a shield? Who is the local DCP here?”
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“Are you doing cheap politics by using lady constables as a shield?”
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Sources
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