Dikhyaa Mohanty 
The rape of a 17-year-old girl in Hyderabad has triggered outrage across the country. The teenager was assaulted by five people in a car in broad daylight and later the police said that three of them were juveniles, while one of the accused had been arrested.
According to the official reports, the incident took place on May 28 in Jubilee Hills an upscale area in Hyderabad. The complainant met the accused persons at a pub and they offered to drive her home. The group first stopped at a bakery. Then, the accused persons took the girl to a secluded area and allegedly took turns raping her. After that, they left her at the pub.
When the girl went home, her parents noticed bruises on her hands, which she attributed to a fall. When they found more injuries, she told them about the assault and the girl’s father filed a complaint on May 31.
The reports further added that the police arrested one of the accused persons, an 18-year-old, on June 3. They said they had evidence against the four others and they will be taken into custody within 48 hours. The accused were identified with the help of CCTV footage from outside the club in which the complaint was seen standing with them.
Further, the BJP has alleged that the sons of two local politicians were involved in the crime and the party has accused the Telangana government of shielding them. The police have said they will act against anyone sharing details that may lead to the revelation of the complainant’s identity.
The National Commission for Women wrote to the Telangana police chief, asking for a quick investigation into the case. The commission also sought the best possible medical care and protection for the complainant.
