Local Teen Accused of Raping Minor in Duvvur, Raises Anger Over Safety Concerns
A 19-year-old male is accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Duvvur mandal, causing outrage across District Kadapa. The incident highlights the need for stronger safety measures and follows recent violence against minors.
Highlights
- •19-year-old male accused of raping minor from Duvvur mandal
- •Parents take immediate action after medical examination confirms sexual assault
- •Lodge management faces FIR for allowing a minor inside their premises
- •Community demands stricter enforcement and prevention measures
A 19-year-old male has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl from the Duvvur mandal at a lodge in Khajipet. The incident, which occurred late Tuesday night, sent waves of outrage through the community.
According to reports, the minor was lured by promises and taken to a lodge in Khajipet where she returned home with severe bleeding. Her anxious parents immediately took her to the hospital before lodging a complaint with local authorities.
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" + "Medical examinations conducted by Kadapa RIMS have confirmed that she had undergone sexual assault. On the basis of a parent's complaint, Duvvur police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
A separate FIR has been filed against the lodge management for allegedly allowing entry to minors within their premises. The accused reportedly fled after committing the offense, leading to an intensified manhunt with teams investigating CCTV footage and gathering witness statements.
Local residents and activists have criticized authorities for lax enforcement in similar cases, demanding stricter measures to prevent such crimes from occurring again.
The case has reignited public anger in Kadapa, coming just a month after the killing of another minor in Khajipet Agraharam. The parents are receiving counseling and medical support, with officials appealing for anyone with information to assist the investigation.
