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Desperate leap: Woman jumps off moving train to escape sexual assault in Hyderabad

The victim is stable and cooperating with the investigation. Police are reviewing CCTV footage, while political leaders, including KTR, demand immediate action to enhance railway security. The suspect remains unidentified

Saicharan Sana

Published Mar 24, 2025 | 9:30 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 24, 2025 | 9:30 PM

Woman jumps off moving train to escape assault in Hyderabad

Woman jumps off moving train to escape assault in Hyderabad

Synopsis: On the night of 22 March, a 23-year-old woman jumped from a moving MMTS train near Kompally to escape an attempted sexual assault. After being left alone with the accused, she feared for her safety and leapt from the train, sustaining injuries. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, while political leaders demand improved railway security. The victim is stable and cooperating with the investigation

On the night of 22 March, a 23-year-old woman was forced to jump from a moving MMTS train near Kompally to escape an attempted sexual assault. The victim, a resident of Medchal, was returning from Secunderabad after a phone repair, when she found herself alone in the coach with the accused. Fearing for her safety, she leapt out, sustaining multiple injuries.

She is currently stable and assisting the investigation, but police have yet to identify a suspect. Authorities are analysing CCTV footage, while political leaders, including KTR, have called for urgent action to improve railway security.

Victim jumped out to prevent an assault

“The incident occurred at about 8.30 on the night of 22 March,” Government Railway Police informed South First.

The victim, a 23-year-old native of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh, visited Secunderabad for a phone repair. Residing in a hostel in Medchal, she boarded the Tellapur-Medchal MMTS to return home.

However, at about 8.15 pm, two of the three female passengers got off at the Alwal Station.

“The victim was left alone with the accused in the coach. He soon approached the victim demanding sexual favours,” the police reported.

“The accused was about to force himself on her. This frightened the victim, who then jumped out of the moving train near Kompally. She injured her head, jaw, hands, and legs, among others,” he continued.

Subsequently, the victim was rushed to the nearby Gandhi Hospital for treatment. “The victim’s condition is stable. She is out of danger and assisting with the investigation,” the police informed.

However, the police reported that they are yet to find any leads. “While the victim is able to provide some description, we have not been able to identify any suspects. We are still investigating the footage to try and find someone to fit the description. However, there have been no developments yet,” they reported.

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“This incident should serve as a wake-up call,”: KTR

Taking to X, BRS working president KTR expressed his shock. “A young girl had to jump off a moving MMTS train to save herself from a rape attempt in Hyderabad! Truly shocking and unsettling to hear this news,” he stated.

Further, he requested Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take cognizance of the issue. He requested the Minister to ensure speedy a speedy investigation into the matter.

He took this opportunity to say “This incident should serve as a wake-up call to the state government.” However, he acknowledged that the incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the railway police. “The overall law & order situation is beyond pathetic!” he exclaimed.

“Why are criminals feeling very emboldened to commit heinous crimes in broad daylight?” he questioned.

(Edited by Ananya Rao)

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