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Woman alleges rape by 143 people, Hyderabad police register FIR

In a sensational case, a 25-year-old woman has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad police, alleging that she

Sentinel Digital Desk

HYDERABAD: In a sensational case, a 25-year-old woman has lodged a complaint with the Hyderabad police, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by 143 people since 2010.

The woman, a native of Nalgonda district residing in Hyderabad, lodged the complaint at the Punjagutta police station.

She named people with a political background, student leaders, people from films, media and other walks of life as the accused. Those accused also include a few women.

In addition to 139 people named in the complaint, she alleged that four others whom she does not remember also raped her.

The sensational complaint forced the police to register a 42-page First Information Report (FIR) on August 20. The FIR has the names of the accused on 41 pages.

The police have sent the woman for medical examination and counselling. A police officer said they would verify the complaint and then decide on the future course of action.

The woman, residing in the Somajiguda area in Hyderabad, stated in her complaint that three months after her marriage in 2009 her husband, in-laws and other relatives started harassing and assaulting her. (IANS)