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Hyderabad rape and murder case: 22-year-old arrested for making vulgar comments on Facebook about the victim

The accused had put up posts on Facebook, which had derogatory, obscene and vulgar comments against women, and were then being circulated. 

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police has arrested a 22-year-old man Chavan Sriram for making vulgar comments on the victim Dr Preeti Reddy (name changed) who was brutally raped by four men, murdered and then had her body set on fire.

Hyderabad Police press release (image: BJP IT Cell Convener Vasudhara Reddy on Facebook)

According to a statement released by the Police, on 30th November, a suo moto case was registered by the Police where some unknown persons had uploaded photos of the victim and made vulgar and objectionable comments on her with her Facebook profile.

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These posts, which had derogatory, obscene and vulgar comments against women were then being circulated.

In wake of the brutal rape and murder case, Hyderabad Police had issued advisory to women to take precautionary measures while travelling. Amongst other suggestions, police also suggested that women should be ready to dial 100 when needed.

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