Hyderabad: The State Human Rights Commission took suo motu action over allegations of violence against an elderly woman in Jinkalagudem. The incident was reported in Burgampadu mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
According to the allegations, the elderly woman had been suffering from a disease. Her family members reportedly suspected that a demon had possessed her.
The allegations stated that the family members took the woman away from the village. They allegedly made her climb a tree and beat her with whips.
The State Human Rights Commission took note of the allegations and initiated suo motu proceedings. Meanwhile, officials moved to seek details about the reported incident.
The commission ordered the district Collector to submit a report on the matter. The report is expected to provide details concerning the allegations against the elderly woman.
The incident occurred in Jinkalagudem, which falls under Burgampadu mandal in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. The allegations involved violence against the woman based on the belief that she was possessed by a demon.
Elderly woman assault case prompts Collector report
Following the allegations, the commission sought an official report from the Collector. The direction placed the reported treatment of the elderly woman under formal human rights scrutiny.
The elderly woman was reportedly suffering from a disease when her family members suspected possession by a demon. They allegedly removed her from the village before taking her up a tree.
According to the allegations, the woman was then beaten with whips. The State Human Rights Commission subsequently accepted the matter suo motu and sought a report on the incident.
The available source identifies Jinkalagudem, Burgampadu mandal and Bhadradri Kothagudem district as the locations linked to the case. It does not provide further details about the woman’s condition or the alleged attackers.
The Collector’s report will address the incident and the allegations of violence against the elderly woman. Further details were not provided in the source material.