Tue Dec 31 03:30:05 UTC 2024: ## Tribal Teen Raped in Andhra Pradesh: Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested

**VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh –** A 15-year-old tribal student was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in G. Madugula, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh. The incident, which occurred on December 25th, came to light after police arrested the main accused, Malleswar, on Monday.

Malleswar, a married father of two, is known to the victim, who resides in a local hostel. Police allege he lured her from the hostel to his relative’s house in Paderu, where the rape took place. Two accomplices, a juvenile and a 24-year-old identified as Sanyasi Rao, were also arrested in connection with the crime.

G. Madugula police Inspector Srinivasa Rao confirmed the arrests and stated that a case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act based on a complaint filed by the girl’s parents. The investigation is ongoing.

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