Police officials at Jubilee Hills have firmly denied allegations of custodial violence made by a man whose minor son was accused in a voyeurism case late last year. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Jubilee Hills division described the claims as ‘false, misleading and motivated by ulterior motives’.
The controversy stems from a complaint made by one Rambabu, also known as Mohammed Ismail, a resident of LN Nagar in Yousufguda. He alleged that police had physically assaulted his son during the investigation of a case registered on 16 December last year. However, the Assistant Commissioner of Police has clarified that no such mistreatment occurred, either during the inquiry or at any time thereafter.
According to the statement, the original case was filed following a complaint from a Yousufguda resident, who accused the boy, referred to as a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL), of attempting to record private videos of him and his wife while they were bathing. The minor allegedly used a mobile phone placed through a ventilator above their bathroom. The device was seized and a case was booked under Section 77 read with 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police say the final report has already been filed in court, and all procedures were carried out strictly in line with legal norms.
The police also noted that the minor continued attending school through April this year and was active in extracurricular activities such as the NCC. He reportedly received medical treatment at Osmania General Hospital in April and May for unrelated health issues.
Officials emphasised that the complaint by the boy’s father has surfaced more than six months after the investigation concluded and appears to be a bid to obstruct legal proceedings. He had earlier even approached the police requesting closure of the case against his son, the statement said, implying a shift in stance possibly intended to draw public sympathy or pressure authorities.
The police have warned that legal action will be taken against those attempting to malign the force or interfere with investigations.
“We have maintained the integrity of the process and protected the rights of the minor throughout,” the ACP said, while urging the public not to fall for unfounded allegations.
Published – July 12, 2025 06:24 pm IST