Tribal organizations protested after a case of rape and attempted murder of a 45-year-old tribal woman in Jainur in Kumuram Bhim Asifabad district of Telangana. The demonstration that started on Wednesday (September 4) morning turned into violence between the two groups by afternoon. The police said that the accused and the victim belong to different religions. About 2 thousand protesting tribals attacked the people of the accused community. Stones were pelted at his religious place. Shops were also burnt. In response, people from the accused community also resorted to arson and stone pelting. To tackle the situation, Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) has been invoked in Jainur city. Seeing the worsening situation, the administration has shut down the internet in the area and increased the deployment of police personnel. By Wednesday evening, the Rapid Action Force was called in and a curfew was imposed in the area. Police said late in the evening that the situation is now under control, but the curfew has not been lifted yet. 2 pictures of violence… 3 police action to stop violence 4 days ago auto driver attempted rape and murder. Police said that on August 31, an auto driver tried to rape a 45-year-old tribal woman. When the woman screamed, the accused tried to kill her by hitting her on the head with a stick. After the woman became unconscious, the accused fled from the spot. As soon as the information was received, the police took the woman to Jainur Hospital, from where she was referred to Hyderabad for treatment. Police said that the woman's statement was recorded after she regained consciousness. After this the accused was arrested. A case has been registered against him under sections of sexual harassment, attempt to murder and SC/ST Act. Who said what about the incident? I am deeply saddened by the brutal attack on a tribal woman. Talked to the victim's family and sought help. The Telangana DGP has demanded action against the culprits and those responsible for the violence. The safety of our women and peace in our communities is paramount. – Union Minister Sanjay Kumar Bundy I have spoken to the DGP of Telangana regarding the incidents of communal unrest in Jainur. The DGP has assured me that this is being monitored. Additional police force is also being sent. Action will be taken against those who take the law into their own hands.- Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who frequently attacks the BJP over incidents of crime against women in the country, Owaisi turns silent on the Congress government in Telangana when a man tries to rape and kill a tribal woman. People of a community attacked people protesting this incident. I appeal to CM Revant Reddy that the case be heard in fast track court. Rape accused should be hanged.- BJP MLA Raja Singh Also read this news… 2 girls sexually assaulted, school vandalized, stone pelted, trains stopped in Badlapur, Maharashtra; Police lathi-charged A crowd of thousands descended on the railway track of a local train after the incident of sexual abuse of two KG girls aged 3 and 4 years came to light in a private school in Badlapur of Thane district of Maharashtra. On 20 August, the mob first vandalized the school and then demonstrated at Badlapur station from 8 am to 6 pm.
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