A trainee IPS officer at the Hyderabad police academy is booked on allegations of sexual harassment and related misconduct involving a fellow trainee. According to the complainant, the harassment begins in late June and continues for several weeks. She alleges the officer sends sexually abusive messages and makes derogatory remarks about her in front of other trainees. The complaint also includes allegations of physical assault and wrongful restraint.
The complainant further alleges that the officer records a private video of her and uses it to blackmail her. In response, law enforcement initiates legal action under relevant provisions of the BNS and the IT Act, based on the reported conduct and the use of digital content.
The police case follows the filing of the complaint and the booking of the officer, with investigations proceeding as per applicable legal process. The allegations are contested and subject to verification through the investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
