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IPS trainee sent to judicial custody; fellow trainee claimed he tried to kill her
['Nikhila Henry', 'Nikhila Henry Is An Assistant Editor At The Indian Express', 'Based In Hyderabad. With A Career Spanning Years', 'She Has Established Herself As An Authoritative Voice On South Indian Affairs', 'Specialising In The Complex Intersections Of Politics', 'Education', 'Social Justice. Experience', 'Career', 'Nikhila Commenced Her Journalism Career In As An Education Correspondent For The Times Of India In Hyderabad Where She Gained Recognition For Her Coverage Of Student Politics. Her Professional Trajectory Includes A Four-Year Tenure At The Hindu', 'Where She Focused On Minority Affairs']
The Indian Express
The alleged harassment had been underway since June 23, the complainant had said.
A local court has remanded a 33-year-old trainee IPS officer to 14-day judicial custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman IPS trainee in Hyderabad.
He has been booked on charges of rape, sexual assault, attempt to murder, stalking and criminal intimidation.
His journey from constable to IPS had made the news when he cracked the UPSC in 2024 and joined service in 2025.
“The relationship was marked with frequent arguments, emotional manipulation, possessiveness and volatile behaviour,” a statement by Hyderabad Police read.