Goa: 20-year-old woman allegedly raped by taxi driver, accused arrested
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a taxi driver near the airport in Vasco town, around 40 kms from Panaji in Goa, police said today. The incident occurred last evening and based on the complaint filed by the woman, the accused identified as Ravichandra Bhat (48) was arrested this morning, police added. Police are investigating the case.
Accused dragged victim inside cab after she refused lift
"When the accused found the victim walking alone on the airport road in Vasco, he offered her a lift. However, when she refused, he dragged her into the vehicle and took her to an isolated place in Vasco where he sexually assaulted her," Vasco police inspector Nolasco Raposo said. Raposo said Bhat runs a taxi at the airport and lives in Vasco.
