A senior Dalit leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Tatik Narayana Rao, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police for allegedly trying to sexually assault a 13-year-old schoolgirl. He pretended to be her grandfather and convinced her to leave the school.
Tatik Narayana Sexually Assault 13-Year-Old
Kakinada DSP Srihari Raju said Rao took the girl to a mango orchard on the outskirts of Tuni, where he allegedly tried to molest her. The incident came to light when the orchard owner noticed suspicious behavior and recorded a video of Rao. Realizing this, Rao fled the scene on his scooter with the girl. After the victim’s relatives filed a complaint, police tracked him down and arrested him.
DSP Srihari Raju said that a case has registered under the strict provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He noted, “Since the accused took a minor away from school, it qualifies as kidnapping. Serious charges, including those related to rape, have been added.” The DSP added that the investigation was moving quickly, and the accused presented in court soon.
People protests outside Gurukula school
Meanwhile, protests erupted outside the Gurukula school. Local residents and the girl’s family demanded strict action against Tatik Narayana. Police are also questioning the school principal for allegedly allowing the student to leave the hostel without permission.
Srihari Raju cautioned against politicizing the case. He clarified that no political party has confirmed any connection with the accused. He also warned that sharing videos or images of the minor victim is punishable under the Pocso Act, urging media outlets and the public to avoid such actions.
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