Hyderabad: Alwal police have arrested eight persons in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl over three days. Police are also investigating whether she was subjected to sexual assault on multiple occasions over the past two years.
According to a senior Malkajgiri police official, the prime accused allegedly befriended the girl three days before the complaint, sedated her and sexually assaulted her. He later allegedly took her to a hotel in Gundlapochampally, where he and three others allegedly assaulted her.
Police Probe Multiple Locations and Possible Additional Accused
Police said the prime accused subsequently took the girl to Shamirpet and introduced her to another person, who allegedly sexually assaulted her.
Investigators said the accused allegedly moved the girl between three locations over three days and administered intoxicating substances to her during the period.
Police are investigating whether additional persons were involved and are also examining the role of the hotels where the alleged incidents took place.
The senior official said the girl appeared to be experiencing mental health difficulties. Her condition will be assessed through a medical examination, the official added.
Based on a complaint filed by the girl’s family on September 11, Alwal police registered a case under the POCSO Act and other relevant provisions. The investigation is underway.
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