Shankarpally police say girl’s medical exam was not forced

What Happened

Shankarpally police say a minor girl was not forced to undergo a medical examination, rejecting claims spread on social media after a video of the alleged exam went viral. The case, registered under the POCSO Act on October 12, began when the girl's father filed a complaint alleging his daughter had been kidnapped. The story was reported from Hyderabad on October 24, 2026.

Police Response

The Future City Police Commissionerate issued a clarification stating no force or coercion was used and that the girl's objections were recorded. Her statement was taken at the Bharosa Centre, witnesses were examined and her Class X memorandum and other documents confirmed she was a minor. The accused was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody. When referred for a medical exam, the girl maintained she was a major and objected; the police logged this objection and said all procedures complied with the law. The police emphasized that the investigation was being conducted fairly and transparently, and that all steps adhered to statutory guidelines.

Context

The incident highlights the sensitivity of child‑protection investigations and the scrutiny police actions face when videos circulate online. Under the POCSO Act, any medical examination of a minor must follow strict safeguards to protect the child’s rights.