Jainoor Bandh Today to Protest Rape Bid on Adivasi Woman

Adilabad: Sirpur (U) police on Tuesday registered a case under SC, ST Atrocity (Prevention) Act against Sheik Maqdhum of Sonupatelguda of Jainoor mandal for attempt to rape an Adivasi woman and assaulting her on August 31. Asifabad police led by DSP Sadaiah Panthati conducted an inquiry and took the accused into custody.

Adivasis staged a rasta roko against the assault of the Adivasi woman by an auto-driver and demanded swift justice for the victim and strong action against the accused. The Adivasis have given a call for Jainoor Bandh on Wednesday.

Family members of the victim lodged a complaint with Sirpur (U) police, stating that auto-driver Sheik Maqdhum picked up the Adivasi woman when she was walking towards her village. He got her into his auto near Raghavapur. In the complaint, it was stated that the accused attempted to rape her in the auto to which she shouted for help.

The accused beat up the woman with the intention to kill her. When the victim fell unconscious, he left the place. The victim gained consciousness on September 2 and informed the matter to her family.