The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, November 13: The XIII Additional District and Sessions Court at LB Nagar has sentenced three accused to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment each in a 2016 robbery and attempted rape case registered at Rajendranagar Police Station.
The court, presided over by Judge M. Vani, also imposed fines and directed payment of ₹3 lakh as compensation to the victim.According to the police, the incident occurred on October 29, 2016, when the victim was returning home with her co-worker after completing labour work at Suncity.
Near an isolated area behind Parama Reddy Hills in Upperpally, three men intercepted them on a motorcycle, assaulted the co-worker and robbed him of ₹1,500.
Two of the accused allegedly dragged the woman into nearby bushes and attempted to rape her. Hearing her cries for help, local residents rushed to the spot and rescued her. The accused fled, leaving their motorcycle behind.
Rajendranagar Police registered a case on October 30, 2016. The then Inspector V. Umender investigated the case, arrested all three accused on November 1, 2016, and filed a charge sheet after collecting evidence.
The convicted accused were identified as Abdul Zahed, Mohammed Zahoor and Mohammed Nayeem.The court awarded 10 years of imprisonment and a ₹1,000 fine under Section 394 IPC, and 20 years of rigorous imprisonment with a ₹5,000 fine under Section 376-D IPC. The prison terms are subject to the court’s sentencing order.
The DCP of Rajendranagar Zone appreciated the efforts of the prosecution team, investigating officer and police personnel involved in securing the conviction.
