A local magistrate court in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, has remanded 33-year-old trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy to 14 days of judicial custody following allegations of rape, physical assault, stalking, and attempted murder brought by a fellow female probationer. The accused officer was formally remanded by the XXV Additional Judicial Magistrate of First Class in Ranga Reddy district and subsequently transferred to Chanchalguda Central Jail. The criminal case, originally registered at the Attapur Police Station based on a complaint filed on July 18, 2026, centers on severe incidents that allegedly took place at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Shivarampally.
Escalation of Charges and Forensic Medical Evidence
The investigation witnessed a significant escalation after police added stringent non-bailable charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 64(1) for rape and Section 109 for attempt to murder. These were incorporated alongside initial charges relating to criminal intimidation, voyeurism, physical assault, stalking, and outraging the modesty of a woman. Investigators noted that physical evidence gathered during the complainant’s official medical examination provided prima facie support for the allegations. Official statements released by law enforcement confirmed that medical examiners documented clear strangulation marks around the complainant’s neck as well as physical abrasions on her shin.
In her formal complaint, the 30-year-old woman officer detailed a pattern of mental and physical harassment within the police academy premises that began in late June. She alleged that on July 9, Reddy forcibly restricted her movement, coerced her into entering his quarters, held a knife against her throat, and physically assaulted her while attempting strangulation. Furthermore, the complainant accused Reddy of unlawfully recording private media without her consent and transmitting it to her husband in an effort to blackmail her and damage her personal reputation.
Investigative Details on Past Relationship and Digital Stalking
According to a detailed official statement issued by Rajendranagar Deputy Commissioner of Police S. Srinivas, Reddy had previously served as a police constable with the Andhra Pradesh Police before resigning to prepare for the civil services examination. The two trainee officers first established contact via Instagram in mid-2025 after the complainant responded to a social media post highlighting Reddy’s journey to clearing the UPSC exam. A personal relationship subsequently developed between them, but police revealed that the interaction was marked by emotional manipulation, extreme possessiveness, and volatile behavior throughout their training period at the academy.
When the woman officer formally ended the relationship and married another individual in May, Reddy allegedly intensified his harassment campaign. Investigators reported that after being blocked on primary channels, the accused created multiple fake social media accounts to track the victim, threatened to leak private communications, and contacted her family members and professional colleagues without authorization. Further technical analysis revealed that Reddy had allegedly engaged in coercive digital interactions and harassment directed at several other women across various platforms.
Judicial Proceedings, Arrest, and Academy Action
Police officers located and apprehended Reddy near the Aramgarh crossroads before shifting him to Osmania General Hospital for a mandatory medical examination. During court proceedings, defense attorneys opposed judicial remand, arguing that the allegations were baseless and stemmed from a personal conflict. However, the prosecution successfully contended that given the gravity of the newly added rape and attempted murder charges, judicial custody was essential to prevent potential witness tampering or interference with ongoing investigations.
Following the court’s remand order, administration at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy formally suspended Reddy from officer training pending the outcome of the judicial process. Senior police officials confirmed that forensic evaluations of seized mobile phones, digital devices, and chat archives are currently underway to establish a complete chronological record of the alleged offenses.
