B-Pharmacy student kidnapped, raped by intoxicated auto driver near Hyderabad: four auto drivers arrested

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Hyderabad: The police arrested four auto drivers in the kidnap and rape case of B- Pharmacy Student on Thursday. A B-Pharmacy student was kidnapped and raped by an auto driver on Wednesday night, who was heading home from college located in Kandlakoya. The auto driver, who was intoxicated, high on ganja as well, abandoned her along the main road at Jodimetla in the Keesara police station limits.

The girl, who had been disrobed, came on to the road and pleaded with the locals to help her. Some people called the police who came to the spot and shifted the victim for medical treatment. She is currently being treated in a private hospital near Medipally. The victim’s parents were also informed. Police say the auto driver forcibly detained the student and raped her behind the bushes.

He fled from the spot leaving the victim in an unconscious state. Cases have been registered under relevant sections and police are verifying footage from nearby CCTVs to identify the accused. They also collected samples from the scene of offence. Police are also probing if more than one person was involved in the rape.

On knowing the incident, the Tribal Welfare Minister Satyavathi Rathod expressed shock over the incident. She instructed Rachakonda Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat to immediately trace the auto driver and arrest him. Rathod also spoke to Medchal MLA Ch Malla Reddy and Women and Child Welfare Commissioner Divya Devarajan and directed them to provide all help to the victim.

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