Hyderabad, April 1
A 25-year-old German woman was allegedly raped by a cab driver on the outskirts of Hyderabad while she was on her way to airport, police said.
The incident occurred on Monday night at Mamidipally under the Pahadishareef Police Station of Rachakonda Police Commissionerate.
The victim complained to the police on Dial 100. Police have reportedly picked up a suspect and are questioning him.
According to police, the German woman was visiting a friend in Hyderabad. They, along with some others, toured the city in a cab during the day. After dropping off other passengers, the cab driver proceeded to the airport to drop off the German woman. However, on the way to the airport, he stopped the vehicle at an isolated place at Mamidipally, allegedly raped her and escaped.
After the victim complained to the police over the phone, police formed special teams to launch the hunt for the culprit. A rape case was registered under section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Pahadai Shareef Police Station.
The police sent the woman for medical examination. Her condition is stated to be stable.
Police denied the rumours that the woman was gang-raped. They said only one person was involved.