Woman raped in Karimnagar

A 30-year-old married woman was allegedly raped by a person in Karimnagar district, police said today.  

The incident took place on Thursday night when the woman was on the way to Vemulakurthi village under Ibrahimpatnam police limits, after collecting firewood from nearby forest.

The accused, identified as A Gangaram (50) fled from the spot soon after committing the crime. The victim has been admitted to Government Hospital at Metpally Mandal head quarters and a case has been registered following a complaint by her son, police said.

Searches are on to nab the absconding accused, they added.