Trainee IPS Officer Remanded to Judicial Custody for Alleged Sexual Assault

A 33-year-old trainee IPS officer, M Uday Krishna Reddy, has been remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a local court in Hyderabad for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman IPS trainee. The accused, a probationer at the National Police Academy, has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and untrue.

From Constable to IPS Officer: A Controversial Journey

Reddy, a former constable with the Andhra Pradesh Police, resigned from service in 2019 and went on to crack the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. His journey from constable to IPS officer made headlines when he joined the service in 2025.

Allegations of Rape and Harassment

According to the Hyderabad Police, Reddy came into contact with the complainant through social media after she responded to his Instagram post about his success in cracking the IPS exam. The relationship between the two was marred by frequent arguments, emotional manipulation, possessiveness, and volatile behavior.

The complainant alleged that Reddy engaged in acts of harassment, including threats of suicide, displaying weapons, insulting her, creating fake social media accounts, and contacting her family and colleagues without consent. The accused was arrested following a complaint filed by the woman and has been booked on charges of rape, sexual assault, attempt to murder, stalking, and criminal intimidation.

Denial and Legal Proceedings

Reddy has vehemently denied the allegations, stating on his Instagram page that the complaints against him are baseless and untrue. The National Police Academy has not officially responded to the complaint. The accused has been directed by the magistrate to remain in judicial custody for the next 14 days, and the Hyderabad police have assured that appropriate legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.

Harassment Allegations

The woman IPS trainee alleged that Reddy harassed her by sending sexually abusive messages on WhatsApp and making derogatory comments about her in front of other trainees. She claimed that the harassment had been ongoing since June 23 and accused Reddy of physical assault, blackmail, and invasion of privacy.

While the legal process unfolds, the allegations and denials continue to swirl around this controversial case, highlighting the challenges faced by women in male-dominated professions.