A woman in her 30s was allegedly assaulted by an unidentified intruder inside her residence in Macherla, police officials said. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday afternoon when the woman, a government employee, was alone at home.
According to preliminary findings, the accused gained entry to the house between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm under the pretext of asking for drinking water. Once inside, he allegedly overpowered the woman, restrained her, and threatened her with a knife before committing the assault. Police added that the attacker tied her hands and inflicted further harm before fleeing the scene.
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The crime came to light after the victim’s relatives were unable to contact her. Concerned, neighbours entered the house and found her unconscious, following which she was immediately shifted to a local hospital. She was later referred to a facility in Narasaraopeta for specialised medical care. Doctors have confirmed that her condition is now stable, and she remains under observation.
A forensic team visited the scene on Friday and collected fingerprints and other crucial evidence. Police have launched a detailed investigation, forming special teams to track down the accused. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas and analysing call data records to identify possible leads.
