This Article is From Feb 07, 2016

Software Professional Allegedly Rapes Non-Resident Indian Techie In Hyderabad; Arrested

Software Professional Allegedly Rapes Non-Resident Indian Techie In Hyderabad; Arrested

On the night of February 2, the accused took the woman from her house in Tolichowki area on the pretext of going out for tea. (Representational Image)

Hyderabad: A software professional was on Saturday arrested for allegedly raping a 32-year-old Non-Resident Indian or NRI woman IT firm employee, police said.

"The woman and the accused Vishnu Vardhan had met on a dating app and continued their friendship over WhatsApp by chatting for the last six months," Golconda Police Station Inspector Khaleel Pasha said.

The accused works in an IT firm in Banjara Hills area.

On the night of February 2, the accused took the woman from her house in Tolichowki area on the pretext of going out for tea.

Later, he told her that he had some material which would be useful for her during her planned US tour, the accused took her to his house at Friend's Colony and offered her soft-drink mixed with alcohol.

"After drinking the beverage, the woman fell unconscious. Taking advantage of her condition, the accused
allegedly raped her," the police officer said quoting the complaint lodged by the victim.

During the course of investigation the accused was today arrested.

A case has been registered and further investigation is on.



 
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