Instagram Friendship Leads to Sexual Assault Case in Tirupati

Tirupati: A disturbing incident from Tirupati has come to public attention, raising concerns over online interactions and personal safety. Police have registered a case after a young woman alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a person she met through Instagram.

According to the complaint, the nineteen year old woman from Tirupati Rural area became acquainted with a youth from Kadapa on social media. Their online interaction gradually developed into a close relationship, during which the accused reportedly gained her trust with repeated assurances.

Earlier this month, the man informed her that he was visiting Tirupati. During his visit, he allegedly took her to a hotel room located in the Ramachandranagar area under the limits of Alipiri police station, where the assault is said to have taken place.

After returning home, the victim appeared mentally disturbed, which was noticed by her mother. Upon being questioned, the young woman disclosed the incident, following which a police complaint was filed.

Acting on the complaint, police visited the location late on the night of the twenty fourth and conducted a preliminary inspection. A clues team was deployed to collect evidence from the hotel room. The victim was later shifted to a government hospital for medical examination as part of the investigation.

Police officials stated that the case is under active investigation and appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings.