Hyderabad Shocker: 23-Year-Old Woman Jumps off Moving MMTS Train To Escape Rape Attempt

A 23-year-old woman jumped from a moving MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport Service) train in Hyderabad on Saturday evening, March 22, to escape alleged rape after a man in a lady's train compartment tried to come close to her. The woman received severe injuries after falling from the train and was rushed to the hospital by the Government Railway Police (GRP). 

GRP registered a case against the unknown person on Monday and launched an investigation into the alleged case of rape. According to the complaint by the victim, she was travelling alone in the ladies' compartment from Secunderabad railway station towards Medchal when the crime took place. 

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The incident occurred when two women passengers were deboarded the train at Alwal railway station, seeing empty coach, man around 25-year-old allegedly approached her and demanded sexual favours. Upon her refusal, he reportedly forced himself on her. In a attempt escape the sexual assault, the woman jumped from the moving train.

The woman received serious injuries in her head, chin, right hand, and waist. Fortunately, passersby noticed her and promptly arranged for her to be taken to a nearby state-run hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.