Elderly Woman, 80, Raped by Intruder in Tirupati Home; Police Launch Manhunt
In a shocking and deeply disturbing incident, an 80-year-old woman was raped by an unidentified intruder while she was asleep in her home in Tirupati during the early hours of Sunday. The brutal assault has sent shockwaves through the community and raised serious questions about safety and policing in the area.
Details of the Horrific Incident
According to Tirupati East Police Inspector K Srinivasulu, the incident occurred at the woman's residence located in Mallaiahgunta, near the Tataiahgunta Gangamma temple. The elderly victim was sleeping on the ground floor of the house when the perpetrator entered the premises undetected.
The woman's son and other family members were asleep on the first floor at the time, completely unaware of the unfolding tragedy below. The accused individual assaulted the elderly woman and then subjected her to sexual violence before fleeing the scene. He remains absconding as of the latest reports.
Family Discovers Trauma and Medical Confirmation
When the family members woke up the following morning, they discovered the elderly woman in a severely traumatized state. After she narrated the horrific ordeal she had endured, they immediately rushed her to a local hospital for medical attention and examination.
Doctors at the medical facility conducted a thorough examination and confirmed that the elderly woman had indeed been raped. Her condition was described as stable, but she is undergoing treatment for the physical and psychological injuries sustained during the attack. She was later shifted to the SVRR Government General Hospital in Tirupati for continued care.
Police Response and Investigation
Inspector K Srinivasulu stated that based on the formal complaint lodged by the victim, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act. "We have recorded her detailed statement and launched an intensive manhunt to apprehend the accused," the inspector confirmed.
The police investigation is currently focused on identifying and locating the perpetrator, who remains at large. Authorities are examining all available evidence and pursuing multiple leads in their search for the individual responsible for this heinous crime against an elderly citizen.
Political Reaction and Criticism
Tirupati MP Dr. M. Gurumoorthy expressed profound shock and outrage over the incident. "What is more disturbing is the manner in which an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her own house," the MP stated emphatically.
Dr. Gurumoorthy further criticized what he described as "the sorry state of policing" and demanded immediate action from law enforcement authorities. "This incident once again reflects serious lapses in community safety and protection of vulnerable citizens," he added, calling for the swift arrest of the accused.
The victim's identity has been protected in accordance with Supreme Court directives regarding cases of sexual assault, which mandate confidentiality to preserve the dignity and privacy of survivors during legal proceedings.
