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Secunderabad woman jumps off local train to save herself from attempted rape

According to the police, the woman – an inventory worker in Swiggy -- had come to Secunderabad from Medchal because she wanted to get her mobile phone repaired.

Secunderabad woman jumps off local train to save herself from rape attemptThe woman suffered injuries on her head, face, neck, right hand and waist, she has informed the police.

A 23-year-old woman had jumped off a local MMTS train in Hyderabad to save herself from an alleged sexual assault. According to the railway police the incident happened at 8.15 pm on March 22.

The alleged crime was reported to the railway police on March 23 at 1 pm. According to the police, the woman – an inventory worker in Swiggy — had come to Secunderabad from Medchal because she wanted to get her mobile phone repaired. After getting her phone repaired, she reached the Secunderabad station, took a general ticket to Medchal and boarded the Tellapur-Medchal MMTS train in the women’s coach.

Around 8.15 pm, the coach became empty with two other female passengers getting down at Alwal stop, police said. Then a lean, dark man wearing a checked shirt allegedly entered the compartment and approached her for a sexual favour, the complainant alleged. When she refused, he allegedly forced himself on her. She then pushed him aside and jumped off the moving train, the police said.

The woman suffered injuries on her head, face, neck, right hand and waist, she has informed the police. She has also said that she will be able to identify the man who allegedly attacked her.

The woman had received treatment at Gandhi Hospital after a passerby took her there. The attacker is believed to be 25 years old. An FIR has been booked under Section 131 (Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation) and 71 (punishment for repeat offenders) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Taking note of the case, Telangana’s opposition leader K T Rama Rao has asked for an inquiry into the incident.

Nikhila Henry is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, based in Hyderabad. With a career spanning 17 years, she has established herself as an authoritative voice on South Indian affairs, specialising in the complex intersections of politics, education, and social justice. Experience & Career: Nikhila commenced her journalism career in 2007 as an education correspondent for The Times of India in Hyderabad,where she gained recognition for her coverage of student politics. Her professional trajectory includes a four-year tenure at The Hindu, where she focused on minority affairs and social welfare. In 2019, she took on a leadership role as the South Bureau Chief for The Quint, where she directed regional coverage across all five South Indian states. Her expansive career also includes a tenure at the BBC in New Delhi and contributions to prestigious international outlets such as The Sunday Times (London) and HuffPost India. Expertise & Focus Areas Nikhila’s reportage is marked by a deep-seated understanding of grassroots movements and institutional policy. Her core focus areas include: Regional Politics: Comprehensive analysis of the socio-political dynamics across South India. Education & Student Movements: Chronicling the evolution of Indian academics and the rise of youth activism. Minority Affairs: Rigorous reporting on the welfare, rights, and challenges facing marginalized communities. National Beat: Elevating regional stories to national prominence through investigative and on-ground reporting. Authoritativeness & Trust A respected figure in Indian media, Nikhila is not only a seasoned reporter but also an accomplished author and editor. She authored the critically acclaimed book The Ferment: Youth Unrest in India and edited Caste is Not a Rumour, a collection of writings by Rohith Vemula. Her dual background in daily news reporting and long-form authorship allows her to provide readers with a nuanced, historically-informed perspective on contemporary Indian society. Find all stories by Nikhila Henry here. ... Read More

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