Telangana: Search on for trainee IPS officer in harassment, blackmail case

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 29 (ANI): The Attapur Police are continuing their search for a trainee IPS officer of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Shivarampally, in connection with allegations of harassment, assault and blackmail.
The accused has been booked by the Attapur police following a complaint by a 30-year-old fellow woman trainee officer of the same academy alleging sexual harassment, assault and criminal intimidation.
Further details are awaited in the case as the probe continues.
According to the registered FIR, the complainant alleged that the accused had been harassing her since June 23 by sending sexually abusive messages on WhatsApp and making derogatory remarks about her before fellow trainees.
She further alleged that he falsely accused her of having a sexual relationship with another trainee and repeatedly pressured her to admit to the allegation.
The complainant also alleged that the accused verbally abused her, referring to her with derogatory terms, and used intimidation and blackmail to force her to show him her personal messages.
As per the FIR, on July 8, the accused allegedly took away her mobile phone to his room and forced her to reveal its password.
The complainant further alleged that on July 9, at around 9 pm, the accused wrongfully restrained her, forcibly took her to his room, grabbed her by the hair, attempted to strangle her, held a knife to her neck and prevented her from leaving. She also alleged that he threw three packets of condoms at her during the incident.
The FIR further stated that on July 10, the accused allegedly assaulted the complainant again. She also alleged that he groped her, attempted to touch her private parts, secretly recorded a private video of her without her consent and sent it to her husband with the intention of blackmailing her.
The complainant further alleged that the accused attempted to tarnish her reputation by spreading false and degrading information.
Based on the complaint, Attapur Police registered a case and initiated an investigation. Further details are awaited. (ANI)