Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Trainee IPS Officer Attempts Suicide Amid Sexual Harassment Case
A trainee IPS officer in Hyderabad attempted suicide after being accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a fellow woman trainee.
The complainant alleged that the accused officer stalked her, made derogatory comments, physically assaulted her, threatened her with a knife, and tried to blackmail her using a video.
An FIR was registered against the accused under various charges, including sexual harassment, voyeurism, stalking, and insulting the modesty of a woman.
The accused officer has been hospitalized after consuming a poisonous substance and claims the allegations are baseless.
The internal inquiry committee at the National Police Academy found merit in the allegations and the accused officer has been suspended.
A trainee IPS officer, Uday Krishna Reddy, attempted suicide and was hospitalized after being accused of sexually harassing and assaulting a fellow woman trainee.
The complainant alleged that Reddy stalked her, made derogatory comments, physically assaulted her, threatened her with a knife, and tried to blackmail her using a video.
An FIR was registered against Reddy under various charges, including sexual harassment, voyeurism, stalking, and insulting the modesty of a woman.
The internal inquiry committee at the National Police Academy found merit in the allegations and Reddy has been suspended.
Reddy claims the allegations are baseless and untrue and has 79,000 Instagram followers and 23,000 YouTube subscribers.
- Who
- A trainee IPS officer, Uday Krishna Reddy, and a fellow woman trainee IPS officer
- What
- The trainee IPS officer attempted suicide amid a sexual harassment case
- When
- July 20
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- The trainee IPS officer was accused of stalking, sexually harassing, and physically assaulting a fellow trainee
Accused Officer's Perspective
Complainant's Perspective
Nature of the Incident
Accused Officer's Perspective
The accused officer claims the allegations are baseless and untrue, and he fully trusts the legal process.
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant alleged that the accused officer stalked, sexually harassed, and physically assaulted her, including grabbing her by her hair, dragging her to a room, threatening her with a knife, and attempting to strangle her.
Legal Action
Accused Officer's Perspective
The accused officer has been booked under multiple charges including sexual harassment, assault, and criminal intimidation.
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant has lodged a formal complaint and a case has been registered against the accused, with an internal inquiry committee finding merit in the allegations.
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Accused Officer's Action
- Attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance
- Complainant's Allegations
- Stalking, sexual harassment, physical assault, and blackmail
- Charges Filed
- Assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and IT Act violations
- Accused Officer's Background
- Joined Andhra Pradesh police as a constable in 2013, cleared UPSC in 2025 with rank 350
- Social Media Presence
- 79,000 Instagram followers, 23,000 YouTube subscribers
Sources
Hyderabad: Trainee IPS officer facing sexual harassment case, attempts suicide, hospitalised
IPS trainee attempts suicide after sexual harassment complaint
Trainee IPS officer accused of sexual harassment, attempts suicide, hospitalised
Hyderabad-based trainee IPS officer attempts suicide. He was booked for sexual assault
Trainee IPS officer in Hyderabad accused of sexual harassment hospitalised after suicide attempt
