19-year-old woman raped by acquaintance in Medchal

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a 23-year-old acquaintance after she stepped out to watch a Durga Matha idol procession in Medchal on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) night.

According to the Pocharam IT Corridor police, the accused, identified as 23-year-old Santosh, a private employee , allegedly took her to an isolated location and sexually assaulted her.

The woman had stepped out of her house to watch the idol procession when she encountered Santosh, who was known to her. He allegedly forced her to an isolated place, where the assault took place.

Following the incident, the woman informed her mother, who approached the Pocharam IT Corridor police and lodged a complaint.

Based on the complaint, the police registered a rape case and took up investigation. Santosh was arrested on Thursday (October 22, 2026) and subsequently remanded in judicial custody.