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Delhi Woman, On Solo Trip, Hides In Nainital Forest Overnight To Escape Rape Attempt By Taxi Driver | India News

Delhi Woman, On Solo Trip, Hides In Nainital Forest Overnight To Escape Rape Attempt By Taxi Driver | India News

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:03 IST Using CCTV footage, the taxi’s registration number and its GPS system, police tracked down the accused driver, identified as Deepak Singh Bora (39) of Pines Bhawali Road. The incident took place in Gurgaon, Sector 37 A solo trip turned into a night of terror for a woman from Delhi, who spent hours hiding in a forest in Uttarakhand to escape an alleged rape attempt by her taxi driver. Injured and without her mobile phone, the woman reportedly remained concealed in the forest overnight before managing to reach safety. According to the police, the 31-year-old woman arrived in Kathgodam from Delhi via Dehradun and hired a taxi for Nainital on Thursday. Police said that around 1:30 am, the taxi driver diverted the vehicle onto a deserted road in Patwa Dangar near the lake city while they were on the way. When the woman objected, the driver stopped the vehicle, verbally abused her and assaulted her, police said, adding that he also snatched her mobile phone and attempted to rape her. …

Ayesha Khan reveals she is a victim of attempted rape, says online abuse ‘scratches that wound’

Ayesha Khan reveals she is a victim of attempted rape, says online abuse ‘scratches that wound’

Actor Ayesha Khan has spoken candidly about the darker realities of being a woman in the public eye, addressing the constant sexualisation online, threats of violence, and a personal experience of attempted rape. She shared her experiences at a recent Mojo Story summit, reflecting on the emotional toll of being in the spotlight. Ayesha Khan opened up about the challenges of being a woman in the spotlight, detailing experiences of online sexualisation and threats. Ayesha reveals she is a victim of attempted rape Ayesha revealed how even seemingly ordinary moments, like posting pictures or discussing her work, often attract unwanted attention. “I am almost everyday sexualised for my body on Instagram. I wear a normal top, people have a problem. I wear skirts, people have a problem. I have to think before posting something, If I have to think before wearing something… It’s a really sad space to be in.” Beyond emotional distress, Ayesha also confronted the reality of violent threats. When asked if she had received rape threats, she responded with a stark confirmation: …

Vishal Dadlani slams Chhattisgarh HC’s ‘ejaculating without penetration isn’t rape’ ruling: ‘Rapist bachaao abhiyaan’

Vishal Dadlani slams Chhattisgarh HC’s ‘ejaculating without penetration isn’t rape’ ruling: ‘Rapist bachaao abhiyaan’

Recently, the Chhattisgarh High Court reduced the seven-year sentence awarded by a trial court to a man in a 2004 rape case and convicted him for attempted rape instead, stating that the act of the convict preceded the actual partial penetration but without ejaculation. Music composer Vishal Dadlani reacted strongly to the verdict. Vishal Dadlani reacts to Chattisgarh HC’s altered rape verdict. Vishal Dadlani reacts to Chattisgarh HC’s rape case verdict On Wednesday, Vishal took to Instagram and shared a tweet by Live Law, which states, “Keeping Penis Above Vagina, Ejaculating Without Penetration Isn’t #Rape’: #Chhattisgarh High Court Alters Rape Conviction.” Reacting to the tweet, Vishal wrote, “Seriously!?? What!!!??? @livelaw.in you need to start naming these judges, and posting their pictures online alongside such judgements. Let their wives, daughters, sisters, mothers see what the “man of their house” thinks. Someone is clearly running a #RapistBachaaoAbhiyaan.” Many fans agreed with the composer’s criticism of the judgement after screengrabs of the Instagram Story were shared on other platforms. About the case The Chhattisgarh High Court ruling came …

Communal tension in Telangana town over rape attempt on tribal woman; shops, houses set on fire | Latest News India

Tensions escalated in Telangana’s Asifabad district on Wednesday as a group protested a rape attempt on a tribal woman. Footage from Jainoor town showed thick grey smoke rising as the crowd set shops and houses on fire. Heavy police forces were deployed to the area in an effort to restore order. The administration also imposed a curfew on Wednesday, news agency PTI reported. The protests escalated into violence due to the accused being from a different community. (X/@TVG_BJP) Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were issued in the town, and internet services were suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and fake news. The situation later came under control, a senior police official told PTI, adding that additional forces have been deployed, and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) has also been called in to maintain order. What happened? PTI reported that the alleged attempted rape on a 45-year-old tribal woman occurred on August 31 in Telangana’s Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district in Jainoor mandal by an …