sexual assault

A woman has accused Circle Inspector Chinna Mallaiah of sexual assault and death threats after he allegedly entered her home while she was alone. The incident occurred in Vinukonda rural mandal, Palnadu district, prompting an investigation and medical examination of the victim. The officer, currently in vacancy reserve, has faced previous allegations of threatening political leaders.

A woman was sexually assaulted on the Visakha Express in Palnadu district after an unidentified man offered her and her husband seats in an AC coach. The incident occurred when the husband briefly left their seats. The survivor reported the assault to her husband upon alighting the train, leading to a police complaint.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Bareilly, who later died by suicide. The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries. The accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her, leading to her distress and subsequent death.

A 13-year-old girl in outer Delhi has been found to be five months pregnant and has accused her stepfather of sexual assault. Police arrested the stepfather after receiving a PCR call and confirming the girl's pregnancy. A case has been registered under the Pocso Act.

A four-year-old girl's autopsy in Pune revealed asphyxia as the cause of death following alleged sexual assault and murder. The 65-year-old accused, with a prior record, reportedly gagged the child, leading to suffocation. Outrage erupted, prompting a swift government response seeking the death penalty and a fast-tracked trial.

Animal rescuer Sunitha Smitha was tragically murdered in Bengaluru after allegedly resisting sexual assault by her employer. Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu expressed outrage, highlighting the victim's bravery and the systemic issues enabling such violence. Sunitha, a devoted rescuer, succumbed to severe injuries, leaving behind her family and numerous rescued animals.

A former JP Morgan employee, Chirayu Rana, has accused senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual assault. New reports reveal Rana allegedly discussed similar claims of rape, assault, and forced drug use by a former boss with an online legal chatbot nearly 10 months ago. These public conversations also touched upon separation agreements and potential legal action.

A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 30,000 for abducting and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Sundargarh in 2021. The Pocso court also ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. The convict, who evaded arrest multiple times, was finally taken into custody in 2026.