Tourist Trap Turns Nightmare: Foreign Woman Raped by Guide in Hill Station

Tamil Nadu (The Uttam Hindu) :  A shocking case of rape has been reported in Tiruvannamalai, where a 46-year-old foreign woman was allegedly assaulted by a local tourist guide. The incident occurred on the Dipamalai hills, a popular tourist destination in the region. According to the police, the victim, a French national, had come to Tiruvannamalai to practice meditation and yoga. On the day of the incident, she had gone to the Dipamalai hills to meditate, where she met the accused, a local tourist guide. The accused, who has been identified as a 30-year-old man, allegedly took the victim to a cave on the hills, where he raped her. The victim managed to escape from the cave and approached the police, who immediately registered a case and launched an investigation.

The police have arrested the accused and charged him with rape. The victim has been provided with medical assistance and counseling. The incident has sparked outrage in the region, with local residents and tourists expressing shock and anger over the crime. The police have assured that they will take strict action against the accused and ensure that justice is delivered to the victim. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of foreign tourists in the region. The police have advised tourists to be cautious when interacting with locals and to avoid traveling alone to isolated areas.