Hyderabad: A teenage girl was raped by the vice-chairperson of Nirmal municipality. In connection with the same, a case was registered against him on Sunday.
According to Nirmal district Sub-Inspector K Vinay, the accused, Sajid Khan (35) lives in the city’s YSR Colony.
The 15-year-old victim, also from the same colony, is a Class VIII student. Under the guise of affection, Sajid raped the girl. He allegedly took her to several locations and raped her many times over a period of time, Telangana Today reported.
When her parents addressed the authorities, the horrifying occurrence became public. The victim was rescued and sent to the Sakhi centre in Nirmal.
A case was registered against accused Sajid under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and 376 (ii) (rape) of the Indian Penal Code based on a case filed by the girl, and investigations has commenced.
The teenager was sent for a medical examination, the police said.
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