Hyderabad: Assistant director sexually assaults junior artiste by promising roles in films

According to police, the victim met Raju during an audition for a role; however, he took advantage of the situation, kept her in a room and raped her

Hyderabad: A female junior artiste approached the Jubilee Hills police alleging she was raped and cheated by an assistant director who promised her roles in movies.

The 26-year-old woman lodged a complaint against one Raju, who works as an assistant director in the Telugu film industry.

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According to the police, Raju lured the victim with the promise of securing opportunities in films. Trusting him, she agreed to meet him for an audition for a role. However, Raju took advantage of the situation, kept her in a room and raped her.

Based on the woman’s complaint, the Jubilee Hills police booked a case of rape and cheating and are investigating. Efforts are on to nab the suspect.