# IPS trainee harassment case in Hyderabad

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ips-trainee-harassment-case-in-hyderabad
> Updated: 2026-07-27T04:51:59.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

In mid‑July 2026 a female trainee at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy filed a FIR accusing IPS trainee Uday Krishna Reddy of repeated sexual harassment, assault, stalking and related offences. Reddy denied the allegations, claimed the relationship was consensual and said he possessed evidence to that effect.

After the complaint he attempted suicide by consuming excessive alcohol; he was hospitalized and toxicology showed only alcohol. The academy suspended him while investigators pursued the case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

The Telangana High Court on 21 July deferred Reddy’s petition to quash the FIR, and on 27 July denied his request for interim protection from arrest.

Police located Reddy, who had been unreachable and claimed to be in his native village of Ullapalem, Prakasam district, visiting an ill grandmother. He was taken into custody on 28 July and transferred to Attapur police station. The FIR lists offences including abusive messages, recording a private video, intimidation, voyeurism, blackmail and forcing the victim to reveal phone passwords. Charges were registered under sections 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 127(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 66E and 67A of the IT Act.

The criminal investigation continues, raising questions about the handling of harassment allegations within police training institutions.

## Claims

- Hyderabad police detained trainee IPS officer Uday Krishna Reddy on 28 July 2026. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Police registered the case under sections 74, 75, 77, 78, 79, 127(2) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sections 66E and 67A of the IT Act. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Reddy could not be located when police attempted to serve notices at two Hyderabad addresses and his mobile was switched off. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Reddy approached the Telangana High Court to quash the FIR; the court declined interim protection. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A 30‑year‑old female trainee filed a complaint on 19 July alleging sexual harassment by Reddy between 23 June and 10 July. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Reddy said he was in his native village Ullapalem, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, visiting his ill grandmother. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- On 21 July Reddy attempted suicide by consuming excessive alcohol; toxicology showed only alcohol. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Reddy denied the allegations, claiming a consensual relationship with the complainant and asserting he possesses evidence. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-27: IPS Trainee Uday Krishna Reddy detained over sexual harassment in Hyderabad

Hyderabad police detained trainee IPS officer Uday Krishna Reddy after a female colleague accused him of sexual harassment, intimidation and voyeurism; he was later untraceable, attempted suicide, and failed to

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hyderabad-ips-trainee-uday-krishna-reddy-taken-into-custody-in-sexual-harassment-case

### 2026-07-21: Telangana High Court postpones hearing on IPS trainee's FIR quash petition

Telangana High Court has postponed the hearing on an IPS trainee's petition to quash an FIR alleging sexual harassment and assault, moving the case to July 27 amid ongoing investigation.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telangana-high-court-postpones-hearing-on-ips-trainees-fir-quash-petition

### 2026-07-19: IPS Trainee Uday Krishna Reddy Attempts Suicide Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations in Hyderabad

IPS trainee Uday Krishna Reddy, accused of sexual harassment at Hyderabad’s police academy, was booked after a FIR and attempted suicide on July 20; he remains in ICU as investigations proceed.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ips-trainee-accuses-batchmate-of-sexual-harassment-at-hyderabad-police-academy

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