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Telangana HRC Demands Report on Alleged Torture of Elderly Woman on Superstitious Grounds
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News18•23-09-2026, 17:30
Telangana HRC Demands Report on Alleged Torture of Elderly Woman on Superstitious Grounds
- •The Telangana State Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has requested a detailed report from the Bhadradri Kothagudem district collector regarding the alleged physical torture and inhuman treatment of an elderly woman.
- •The commission took suo motu cognisance of a news report detailing the woman's alleged torture in Jinkalagudem village, Burgampadu mandal, on suspicion of being possessed by an evil spirit.
- •According to reports, the woman was subjected to severe physical abuse, including being beaten with whips, having nails driven under her hands and feet, and repeatedly beaten until she lost consciousness.
- •The incident, which reportedly occurred in July 2026, recently came to light through videos circulating on social media.
- •The TGHRC Chairperson, Shameem Akther, emphasized that if true, the incident raises serious concerns about the woman's right to life, dignity, and protection from cruel treatment, and has sought information on her current condition, medical treatment, actions taken against perpetrators, and preventive measures.
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The TGHRC took suo motu cognisance of a news report regarding the alleged physical torture and inhuman treatment of an elderly woman on superstitious grounds in Jinkalagudem village.
She was allegedly taken to an isolated agricultural field, made to climb a tree, beaten with whips, and had nails driven under her hands and feet while being forced to stand on them until she lost consciousness.
The commission has posted the matter for October 27 for the submission of the report covering the incident, the victim's health condition, medical treatment, and action taken.
