A woman has lodged a complaint against a police officer, accusing him of sexual assault and issuing threats to kill her, prompting an investigation by local authorities in Vinukonda rural mandal of Palnadu district.
Incident Details
According to police sources, the woman approached the Vinukonda police station on Wednesday and filed a complaint alleging that Circle Inspector Chinna Mallaiah entered her house and assaulted her after threatening to kill her. The victim stated that her family, originally from Vinukonda town, resides in a rented house in a nearby village within the mandal. On the day of the incident, Mallaiah, who reportedly owns a house in the same village, allegedly went to the woman's house and targeted her when she was alone.
Investigation Underway
Following the complaint, police shifted the victim to a government hospital, where medical examinations were conducted as part of the investigation. Officials said a case was registered against the accused officer based on the woman's complaint, and an inquiry is currently underway. Police sources added that Mallaiah previously worked in the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and is currently in vacancy reserve (VR), awaiting a posting.
Past Controversies
The case has drawn attention due to past controversies linked to the officer, including allegations of threatening political leaders. The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy, as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault.
