State vs Venkata Rao — Ongole hostel girl abuse case

Updates

1. News16 Oct 2026

   Child rights commission seeks report on alleged abuse of hostel girl in Ongole

   The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights will visit the welfare hostel and speak to its staff and students; the accused, a retired employee, has been arrested

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A girl at a welfare hostel was allegedly abused.

   Who:

   The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is investigating and the accused is a retired employee.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Ongole, Andhra Pradesh.

   Why:

   The child rights commission is seeking a report on the alleged abuse of the girl.

   What it means:

   The commission will visit the hostel to speak with the staff and students about the incident.

   The Hindu
2. Arrest2 Oct 2026

   Retired official arrested under POCSO Act in Ongole after girl’s friend calls 112

   Police arrested 64-year-old Venkata Rao in Ongole after rescuing a minor from his inappropriate behaviour, registering a case under POCSO...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested a man after a girl’s friend called for emergency help regarding his inappropriate behavior.

   Who:

   The police in Ongole made the arrest, and Venkata Rao is the accused man.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Ongole, Andhra Pradesh.

   Why:

   He is accused of violating the POCSO Act, which is a law designed to protect children from sexual abuse.

   What it means:

   The case against the accused has officially started with his arrest by the police.

   The Hindu