Hyderabad, Sept. 1 -- Telangana BJP state president N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday hit out at the state government over the law and order situation for women in the state as he demanded strict action against the accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 21-year-old nurse in Rangareddy district.

Speaking to ANI, Rao said, "We demand that the police should take stern action against this guy who is responsible for such a heinous crime."

Ramchander Rao further claimed that incidents of crime against women had become increasingly frequent across the state.

"Women are not safe in Telangana. Women are being attacked in Telangana day in and day out. The law and order situation in Telangana has failed, and women need protection," he said.

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