Arrest of Accused in Sexual Exploitation and Caste-Based Discrimination
(Judicial Quest News Network)
On 03.03.2025, the Jubilee hills Police arrested 39-year-old electrician Pittu Srinivas Rao, a resident of Madhapur, Hyderabad, in connection with a case involving sexual exploitation under the false promise of marriage and caste-based discrimination. The case has been registered under Section 69 of the BNS Act and Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989.
Case Details: The complaint was filed by a woman from the Scheduled Caste community, who accused the defendant of engaging in a physical relationship with her under the false pretence of marriage. However, the accused later refused to marry her, citing her caste as the reason. The incident took place in Venkatagiri, Yousufguda, Hyderabad, and the FIR was filed on 04.02.2025.
Following the investigation, sufficient evidence was found to support the allegations, leading to the arrest of the accused on 03.03.2025. His phone was seized as evidence, and he was subsequently presented before the Hon’ble Court. The court remanded the accused to judicial custody, and he has been lodged in the Central Prison, Chanchalguda, Hyderabad.
The Hyderabad Police encourage citizens to come forward and report any crimes, assuring that prompt action will be taken to ensure justice is served.
