Kerala: Man Arrested for Allegedly Harassing British Tourist in Varkala; Police Probe Underway
Police in Varkala, Kerala, arrested a man identified as Shahad after a British tourist reported alleged sexual harassment late Sunday night. The woman reportedly sought help from other tourists and later approached police. Investigators said a video she recorded helped identify the accused. The case remains under investigation.
Thiruvananthapuram: Police have arrested a man in Varkala, Kerala, after a British woman tourist reported being sexually harassed late Sunday night, officials said.
The accused, identified as Shahad, is a resident of Odayam in Varkala. Police said the woman was returning to her accommodation after going out for food when the alleged incident took place at around 1:30 am on Monday.
Tourist Seeks Help From Other Visitors
According to police, the accused allegedly approached the woman, misbehaved with her and tore her dress. She managed to reach a group of tourists, who intervened and stopped him.
The woman approached police on Monday morning, following which a case was registered and an investigation began.
Video Helped Police Identify Suspect
Police said they identified the accused with the help of a video recorded by the tourist and subsequently arrested him.
The investigation is ongoing. The accused was scheduled to be produced before a court on Tuesday for remand, police said.