A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 59-year-old man in Buggaram mandal village of Jagtial district more than a week ago.
The gruesome crime came to light on Thursday following a complaint by the victim’s mother at the Buggaram police station.
According to sources, the accused allegedly took the girl to his house when she was playing with other children in the same locality where he raped her.
The gruesome incident sparked outrage and demands for strict action against the accused.
The Buggaram police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act (POCSO) and have launched a search for the accused.
Published – 30 Jan 2026 0:18 IST
