Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha Seeks Governor Action on Women’s Safety
The BJP Mahila Morcha asked Telangana’s Governor to help improve women’s safety.
Its leaders said many crimes against women are being reported in the state.
They listed thousands of cases, including sexual assaults and rapes.
They also discussed the alleged rape and murder of a tribal nurse in Tukkuguda.
The group wants a fast-track court and the death penalty for the accused.
It requested financial help and a government job for someone in the nurse’s family.
The group also alleged that an elderly woman related to a BJP leader was attacked.
It said police had not registered an FIR in that case despite a complaint and CCTV evidence.
The Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha submitted a memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday.
State president Dr Mekala Shilpa Reddy alleged that crimes against women have nearly doubled under the Congress government.
She cited 24,945 cases, including 5,940 sexual assaults, 2,945 rapes, 3,145 POCSO cases and 1,735 minor kidnappings.
The delegation sought a fast-track trial and death penalty for Mohammed Sanaulla Khan in the alleged Tukkuguda rape-murder case.
It also demanded compensation and a government job for the victim’s family, while alleging police inaction after an attack on a BJP leader’s elderly mother.
- Who
- The Telangana BJP Mahila Morcha, led by state president Dr Mekala Shilpa Reddy, submitted the memorandum to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
- What
- The group sought action over alleged crimes against women and what it described as deteriorating law and order in Telangana.
- When
- The memorandum was submitted on Friday; the Tukkuguda incident was cited as occurring on August 28.
- Where
- The complaints concern Telangana, including Tukkuguda and Nalgonda.
- Why
- The BJP Mahila Morcha cited reported crimes against women and alleged police inaction in specific cases.
- Reported crimes cited
- 24,945 cases against women in Telangana
- Sexual assault cases
- 5,940
- Rape cases
- 2,945
- Other figures cited
- 3,145 POCSO cases and 1,735 cases involving kidnapping of minors
- Tukkuguda case
- An alleged rape and murder of a tribal nurse on August 28
- Named accused
- Mohammed Sanaulla Khan
- Relief demanded
- Rs 1 crore in ex-gratia assistance and a government job for the victim’s mother or brother
