NCW seeks action-taken report in Hyderabad woman’s rape case involving husband, friends

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a newlywed woman in Hyderabad by her husband and his associates. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Telangana DGP to register an FIR, arrest the accused, and ensure a time-bound investigation.

Hyderabad: The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a woman by her husband and his associates in Hyderabad.​

The NCW Chairperson has directed the Director General of Police, Telangana, to ensure the registration of a First Information Report under the relevant provisions, the immediate arrest of all accused, a prompt and time‑bound investigation, and adequate protection to the survivor.​

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The Commission has sought a detailed Action Taken Report within seven days.​

The incident, involving the alleged assault of a newlywed woman by persons closest to her, constitutes a grave violation of dignity, bodily autonomy, and the sanctity of marriage, the NCW said.​

It strongly condemned this reprehensible act and expressed deep concern over such brutality.​

Last week, a 22‑year‑old woman approached the police, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by her husband and his associates on their wedding night. She told police that the incident occurred last year.​

Begumpet police registered a case based on her complaint and took up an investigation. The accused are reported to be absconding.​

The woman had approached the Kukatpally police station, but the case was transferred to Begumpet police station as the offence was allegedly committed under its jurisdiction.​

The complainant stays with her widowed mother and younger sister in Kukatpally.​

She told police that a 28‑year‑old man from the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh had taken possession of their rented house. He developed a relationship with her, and they married on 28 July 2025 at the sub‑registrar’s office in Kukatpally.​

She claimed that the same day, they moved to a rented house in Begumpet. The accused allegedly invited five friends to his house on the wedding night. They consumed alcohol and made her drink too.

She stated that while she was unconscious, her husband and his friends sexually assaulted her.​