Valigonda Shocked Over Rape Of Differently-Abled Teen Girl

28 May, 2019 12:48 IST|Sakshi
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Hyderabad: In a horrific incident, a 19-year-old differently-abled girl was allegedly raped on Sunday night by her neighbour at Valigonda in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.

Valigonda police apprehended the accused on Monday morning.

According to reports, the girl suffers from walk and speech disabilities since her childhood. On Sunday night, she was sleeping at the verandah of her home, while her parents were sleeping on the terrace.

On Monday morning, speaking in signs, she informed her parents about the incident and that her 22-year-old neighbour was at fault.

Valigonda sub-inspector P Shiva Ganga Prasad told a leading daily that the accused is a coconut vendor. When he noticed the girl was sleeping alone, he raped the girl and fled from the scene.

A medical examination is underway and the accused has been booked under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. He will be produced in court on Tuesday.

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