Complaint against the TDP MLA,TV Rama Rao regarding alleged rape and murder of students of TVR College

A group of five girl students had met the state Home Minister P. Sabita Indra Reddy last week, along with their parents, and lodged a complaint against the MLA, TV Rama Rao over the rape case & sexual harassment.

While one student said she was raped by the MLA, another alleged that she had twice attempted to rape.

They alleged that the rape and the attempts to rape took place in March and April but they were feared to speak out.

After recording the statements of five girl students, who are from Karalla, the West Godavari district police has informed the AP State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC) about the evidence against the MLA.

The commission chairman B.Subhashan Reddy had sought a report from the district police, who were investigating the case before it was transferred to the CID. The commission has also directed the CID to submit a report about the case by August 3.

"We have registered a case under sections 376 (rape) and 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code," Deputy Superintendent of Police Venkatrami Reddy said.

Rao went on an indefinite fast here, along with his family members, seeking justice, claiming that he is innocent.