Woman abducted and raped by taxi driver in Goa

A 20-year-old woman was allegedly abducted and raped by a taxi driver near the airport in Vasco town, around 40 kms from here, police said. The incident occurred last evening and the accused identified as Ravichandra Bhat (48) was arrested this morning, police added.

“When the accused found the victim walking alone on the airport road in Vasco, he offered to give her a lift. However, when she turned down his offer, he dragged her into the cab and took her to an isolated place in Vasco where he raped her,” Vasco police inspector Nolasco Raposo said. Based on the complaint filed by the victim this morning, the accused was arrested, he addded.

“Bhat runs a taxi at the airport and lives in Vasco,” Mr Raposo said. Police are investigating the case.