Man arrested for allegedly raping 82-year-old woman in A.P.’s Vizianagaram
A 55-year-old man has been arrested and remanded to jail for the alleged sexual assault of an 82-year-old woman in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Police utilized CCTV footage and evidence to identify and apprehend the suspect, who was known to collect scrap in the area.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the safety of vulnerable elderly populations and the effectiveness of local law enforcement in responding to violent crime.
The police arrested a 55-year-old man, Sheela Prasad Reddy, for allegedly sexually harassing an 82-year-old woman near the Garjularega limits on the outskirts of the city on Friday (August 28, 2026).
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police, at the Women Police Station, P.V.V. Narasimha Rao the accused has been remanded to a jail in Vizianagaram. The accused allegedly raped the elderly woman who earned money through begging in and around Kothagaraham, Gajularega, and other places.
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