Schoolgirl forced to consume liquor, raped by 3 at knife point; rescued after 36 hours from Hyderabad flat
Times of India
by MAHESH BUDDIFebruary 20, 2026
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A 16-year-old schoolgirl from Hyderabad was forcibly confined in a flat for nearly 36 hours, where she was subjected to rape by three men, including two juveniles. The ordeal began when the girl, a Class 8 student, went missing after leaving her home in Narsingi on February 16. She had initially met one of the suspects, a 24-year-old accused with a history of crimes, through a salesperson at a footwear shop in Charminar. After meeting him and another suspect later that day, she was taken to an empty flat in Chengicherla, where the trio allegedly assaulted her and forced her to consume alcohol at knife point.
The girl's mother reported her disappearance on February 17, prompting police to launch a search using CCTV footage and mobile phone data. They traced the suspects and the victim to a government-owned flat in Chengicherla. The main suspect, identified as a habitual offender with eight prior cases including robbery and theft, was arrested and sent to jail. One of the juveniles was remanded to a juvenile home, while the third suspect remains at large.
The girl's survival hinges on a crucial phone call she made from a local shopkeeper's phone in Narsingi, which helped police locate her. During medical examination, it was revealed that she suffered injuries to her private parts. The survivor's statement and further questioning are expected to provide more details about the incident.
This case highlights the vulnerability of young women and girls, particularly those living in urban areas, and underscores the importance of vigilance and quick police action in such situations. It also brings attention to the broader issue of sexual violence against minors and the need for stronger measures to protect them.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026