Two arrested for raping a woman after luring her with promises of help in Hyderabad

Two people have been taken into custody for allegedly gang-raping a 40-year-old woman from Rajanna Sircilla district after they lured her with the promise of helping her find the office of a Telugu reality TV show in Secunderabad.

According to the Mahankali police, the woman, who was living separately from her husband due to personal issues, traveled to Hyderabad on Tuesday to participate in Bathuku Jataka Bandi, a Telugu talk show that focuses on family and social issues.

The police said they could not find the office of the organizers and returned to Secunderabad railway station where they were approached by one of the accused. After learning why she had come to town, he told her he knew the organizers and offered to take her to the office.

Instead, the accused took her to a building in Ranigunj where he sexually assaulted her. Police said another man later arrived at the scene and also allegedly raped her.

The suspects fled after the woman raised the alarm.

Based on her complaint, the Mahankali police registered a case. Both suspects were taken into custody and further investigations are underway.

Published – 8 Jul 2026 19:01 IST