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Hyderabad Security Guard Arrested for Allegedly Grabbing and Kissing Software Engineer
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:52
Hyderabad Security Guard Arrested for Allegedly Grabbing and Kissing Software Engineer
- •A 26-year-old software engineer in Hyderabad alleged that a private security guard grabbed and kissed her as she exited a cab.
- •The incident occurred on Tuesday, leading to the woman filing a police complaint.
- •Police arrested the accused, who works as a security guard at a nearby hostel, and registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for assault and sexual harassment.
- •The accused denies the allegations, claiming he held the woman after she fell, but police investigation is ongoing.
- •The incident highlights ongoing concerns about women's safety in public and workplace-linked spaces in Hyderabad.
Key Questions Answered
A 26-year-old software engineer alleged that a security guard named Raj Kumar grabbed and forcibly kissed her in the Gachibowli area of Hyderabad as she was getting out of an office cab.
Yes, police reviewed CCTV footage of the incident, identified the accused security guard, and subsequently arrested him following the victim's formal complaint.
Police registered a case against the accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including charges for sexual harassment and assault or criminal force against a woman to outrage her modesty.
