Trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy sent to 14-day judicial custody in Hyderabad harassment case
Synopsis
A trainee IPS officer from the same batch as his alleged victim has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in Hyderabad, in a case involving sexual harassment, blackmail, and covert video recording — all allegedly carried out against a fellow woman trainee at the country's premier police training academy. The accused's counter-claims, a disputed hospitalisation, and a pending High Court petition make this one of the most closely watched institutional misconduct cases of the year.
Key Takeaways
Uday Krishna Reddy , a trainee IPS officer, was sent to 14-day judicial custody by Upperpally Court, Hyderabad on 29 July .
He is remanded until 11 August and lodged at Chanchalguda Central Jail .
The FIR, filed on 18 July at Attapur Police Station , includes charges of stalking, voyeurism, blackmail, and wrongful confinement under the BNS and IT Act .
Reddy was found unconscious on 21 July ; police said preliminary investigation suggested it was done to gain sympathy.
His petition in the Telangana High Court to quash the FIR was adjourned pending notice to the complainant.
Both officers are trainee batchmates at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy .
Trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy was on Wednesday, 29 July sent to 14-day judicial custody by Upperpally Court in Hyderabad, Telangana, in connection with an alleged sexual harassment case filed by a fellow trainee officer. The court remanded him to custody until 11 August, and he was subsequently transferred to Chanchalguda Central Jail.
Background of the Case
The case was registered at Attapur Police Station on 18 July on the basis of a complaint filed by a 30-year-old woman trainee IPS officer. The complainant alleged a pattern of repeated offences including sexual harassment, abusive messages on WhatsApp, stalking, wrongful confinement, physical assault, criminal intimidation, and the covert recording of a private video — which was allegedly sent to her husband in an attempt to blackmail her.
Reddy was booked under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 74 (criminal force against a woman), 75 (sexual harassment), 77 (voyeurism), 78 (stalking), 79 (insulting the modesty of a woman), 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation). He also faces charges under Sections 66E (violation of privacy) and 67A (transmission of sexually explicit material in electronic form) of the IT Act.
Arrest and Scene Reconstruction
Reddy was arrested on Tuesday, 28 July, after returning to Hyderabad from his native village, Ullapalem in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district, where he had reportedly gone to visit his ailing grandmother. Prior to his arrest, Attapur Police had formed four teams to trace him after he could not be reached at the addresses he had provided and his mobile phone remained switched off. Following his arrest, police took him to his residence in Ashok Nagar, reportedly for scene reconstruction.
Hospitalisation and Suicide Note Claims
The case drew wider attention on 21 July, when Reddy was found unconscious at a relative's house in Motinagar, amid speculation of a suicide attempt. He was hospitalised and discharged on 22 July. Police, however, stated that preliminary investigation suggested the episode was staged to gain sympathy.
A purported handwritten note attributed to Reddy claimed that he and the complainant had been in a consensual relationship since June 2025, continuing even after her marriage. He named four persons — including the woman and her husband — as being responsible for his decision. Reddy denied all allegations of force or coercion and claimed to possess photographic and video evidence supporting his version of events.
Reddy's Counter-Claims and Social Media Post
Reddy took to social media to deny the allegations, asserting they were false and expressing confidence in the legal process. He also denied that he had been absconding, maintaining that his visit to his native village was for a family emergency. His petition before the Telangana High Court seeking to quash the FIR was adjourned after the court noted that the complainant had not yet been served notice. Public Prosecutor Palle Nageswara Rao informed the court of this, and the hearing was deferred pending service of notice.
What Happens Next
Reddy will remain in Chanchalguda Central Jail until at least 11 August, when his remand period is next due for review. The Telangana High Court hearing on his FIR-quashing petition is also pending, with the court expected to take up the matter after notice is served to the complainant. The case, involving two officers from the same training batch at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, has raised questions about institutional safeguards for trainee officers.
Point of View
Blackmail, and covert recording of a fellow trainee — at India's most prestigious police training institution — is not merely a crime story; it is an institutional failure story. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy has an obligation to maintain a safe environment for all trainees, yet the complaint was filed on 18 July and an arrest only came on 28 July, with the accused reportedly unreachable for days. Reddy's counter-narrative — a disputed suicide note, social media denials, and a High Court petition — signals a contested legal battle ahead, but the broader question of whether the Academy has adequate grievance and oversight mechanisms for trainee misconduct deserves equal scrutiny.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy arrested?
Reddy was arrested on 28 July by Attapur Police in Hyderabad on charges filed by a fellow woman trainee IPS officer, who alleged sexual harassment, stalking, wrongful confinement, blackmail via a covert video, and physical assault. The FIR was registered on 18 July under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
How long is M. Uday Krishna Reddy in judicial custody?
Upperpally Court, Hyderabad sent him to 14-day judicial custody on 29 July, with the remand period running until 11 August. He is being held at Chanchalguda Central Jail.
What are the charges against the trainee IPS officer?
Reddy faces eight charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — including sexual harassment, stalking, voyeurism, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation — along with two charges under the IT Act for violation of privacy and transmission of sexually explicit material.
What did M. Uday Krishna Reddy claim in his defence?
Reddy denied all allegations on social media, asserting they were false. In a purported handwritten note, he claimed the relationship was consensual and had been ongoing since June 2025, and said he possessed photographic and video evidence to support his version. He also filed a petition in the Telangana High Court seeking to quash the FIR.
What happened at the Telangana High Court?
The Telangana High Court adjourned Reddy's petition seeking to quash the FIR after Public Prosecutor Palle Nageswara Rao informed the court that the complainant had not yet been served notice. The court directed that notice be issued before the hearing proceeds.
