Hyderabad SHO U. Srinivasulu Reddy suspended amid sexual assault and extortion claims
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar suspended Station House Officer U. Srinivasulu Reddy of the Jubilee Hills police station after a 31‑year‑old woman from Sangareddy district lodged a formal complaint. The woman alleges that Reddy sexually assaulted her, forced her to have an abortion, threatened to expose personal videos, and demanded large sums of money, including a claim that he asked for Rs 2 crore and that he had previously paid Rs 25 lakh to obtain the Jubilee Hills posting. The commissioner ordered the officer’s placement in the Vacancy Reserve and said a departmental inquiry will determine further action. The case is being investigated by senior police officials, with statements from both the officer and the complainant to be recorded.
Entities: C. V. Anand · Hyderabad · Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar · Jubilee Hills Police Station · Sangareddy district · U. Srinivasulu Reddy · V. C. Sajjanar
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The woman alleged the officer demanded ₹2 crore in blackmail and had previously paid ₹25 lakh to secure his posting as Jubilee Hills SHO. (Complaint details)
- [● 2 SOURCES] U. Srinivasulu Reddy, SHO of Jubilee Hills Police Station, was suspended by Hyderabad Police Commissioner. (Police Commissioner)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 31‑year‑old woman from Sangareddy district accused the officer of sexual assault, forced abortion, blackmail, physical assault and extortion. (Complaint by the woman)
- [● 2 SOURCES] He was sent to the Vacancy Reserve pending a departmental inquiry, and statements of both parties will be recorded. (Police orders)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The alleged misconduct began in 2021 when Reddy was an inspector at Ameenpur police station. (Complaint chronology)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The woman claimed the officer paid Rs 25 lakh to secure his posting as Jubilee Hills SHO.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The woman alleged that the officer forced her to undergo an abortion.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Station House Officer U. Srinivasulu Reddy was suspended by Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar following sexual assault allegations.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspension was pending a departmental inquiry.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The allegations were made by a 31‑year‑old woman from Sangareddy district.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The woman alleged the officer demanded money and threatened to post personal videos, demanding Rs 2 crore.