German tourist (25) raped by cab driver

Hyderabad (India) - On the outskirts of the Indian metropolis of Hyderabad, a 25-year-old German woman was raped by a cab driver. The police are investigating.

The incident took place in the Indian city of Hyderabad. (symbolic image)
The incident took place in the Indian city of Hyderabad. (symbolic image)  © Ppi/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

As Gulf News Asia reported, the vacationer was on her way to the airport on Monday evening after visiting a friend.

But instead of taking her safely to her destination, the cab driver suddenly attacked the young woman on the way and raped her.

After the terrible act, the driver fled in his car. The vacationer who was left behind called the police .

While she was taken to hospital for a medical examination, the officers put together a special team.

A short time later, they were able to arrest a suspect and question him.

The 25-year-old German vacationer was sexually abused by her cab driver. (symbolic image)
The 25-year-old German vacationer was sexually abused by her cab driver. (symbolic image)  © Fabian Sommer/dpa

German woman (25) abused by cab driver: Police deny gang rape

According to the police, there have been similar incidents of abuse in Hyderabad in the past. However, the victims are said to have always been locals.

The German tourist is in a stable condition, officials said.

After the crime, rumors arose that the woman had been raped by a group of men. However, these were denied by the police.