Tourist raped in Hyderabad, police arrest driver
The victim had arrived in the city along with a German national a week ago. She had met the host, a resident of Meerpet, at a university in Italy, and had participated in local events including Holi
Hyderabad: A 25-year-old German tourist, in the city on the invitation of a friend, was allegedly raped by a cab driver near Mamidipally, on Monday evening. Police have arrested the accused, Abdul Aslam, 25, of Yakutpura.
The victim had arrived in the city along with a German national a week ago. She had met the host, a resident of Meerpet, at a university in Italy, and had participated in local events including Holi.
According to the police, around 6.30 pm on Sunday, the victim and her German friend went to visit a nearby vegetable market. They were approached Aslam, who was driving a car along with five minors, aged between 9 and 16 years.
Police said Aslam offered to take the visitors around the city. When they said they were heading to the market, Aslam offered to give them a ride. The visitors agreed.
According to the police, Aslam took them around several places including Charminar and then headed towards Mamidipally in Pahadishareef police limits. Aslam asked the victim’s friend and others to alight to take pictures. He then drove away with the victim, stopped at a secluded spot about 100 metres and assaulted her in the car.
Police said Aslam took the victim back to the spot where her friend had alighted, and slowed the vehicle upon which the victim jumped out of the car. The victim and her friend reported the incident to the police who booked a case and tracked down Aslam on Monday evening.
The victim was sent for a medical examination and the police took her statement. “She can leave the city while the investigation will proceed,” an officer said. She can assist in the trial virtually.