A 19-year-old woman labourer from Chhattisgarh was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in Paloncha. Police registered a case against the accused, Narasimha Rao, who allegedly lured her with a promise of work before fleeing the scene.
Published Date – 12 November 2026, 08:12 PM
Kothagudem: An auto-rickshaw driver was booked by Paloncha police in the district for allegedly raping a 19-year-old labourer from Chhattisgarh.
According to the police, the woman migrated to Paloncha to earn a livelihood. The accused, Narasimha Rao, approached her while she was waiting at a labour adda (a gathering spot for daily-wage labourers) and promised to help her find work.
He then took the woman to a deserted area and sexually assaulted her. The accused fled the scene when locals reached the spot after hearing her screams for help. Based on her complaint the Paloncha police registered a case and initiated an investigation. The accused was said to be absconding.
