NCW Rules Out Gangrape at Medaram, Says It Was Rumour

Adilabad: Members of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday inspected Medaram in Mulugu district following reports of alleged gang rape during Sammakka Saralamma Jatara.

After preliminary investigation, NCW members said that no such incident took place in Medaram and stated that the reports were rumours, adding that they were waiting for a detailed police report.

The commission said it took into consideration the news and social media reports circulating about the alleged incident and conducted a field investigation. The investigation team comprised NCW member Delina Khondup and senior coordinator Kanchan Khattar, along with local child development project officer Malleeshwari.

NCW president Vijaya Rahatkar had constituted a committee to investigate the matter. A committee member told the media that they met the police chief, district collector and officials of other departments and they informed that no gang rape took place in Medaram. Authorities said the rumor originated from a YouTuber who shared the claim without verifying the facts. The YouTuber later released an apology video admitting the mistake, the committee said.

During their visit, NCW members also offered puja at Medaram gaddelu and offered jaggery to the presiding goddesses.