Hyderabad, July 31 -- A 25-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by an Instagram friend during what was supposed to be a birthday party celebration in Hyderabad.

The incident took place on Wednesday at Balanagar.

Social media friendship turns traumatic

The victim who is a resident of Manikonda had befriended the accused, identified as 24-year-old J Siddha Reddy, on Instagram a month prior.

Over time, their online friendship progressed to exchanging phone numbers.

Later, Reddy who is a Balanagar resident and originally from Nalgonda gained her trust.

Hyderabad woman's birthday party at Instagram friend's home

Upon gaining the trust, Reddy invited the woman to his home under the guise of celebrating her birthday.

On Wednes...