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Delhi woman's Uttarakhand solo trip turns into a night of horror: How she hid in jungle, escaped rape bid by taxi driver

TT Editor·Updated: 7 Mar 2026 10:11 pm IST
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Delhi woman's Uttarakhand solo trip turns into a night of horror: How she hid in jungle, escaped rape bid by taxi driver

A 22-year-old woman from Delhi experienced a harrowing ordeal during her solo trip to Uttarakhand. The incident occurred in Kathgodam after she hired a taxi in Nainital. In an alarming turn of events, the taxi driver allegedly attempted to assault her. Demonstrating remarkable presence of mind, the woman managed to escape by fleeing into the jungle, where she spent a night hiding to avoid further danger. Her situation highlights the increasing concerns regarding the safety of solo female travelers in India. Authorities are investigating the incident, and there is a growing call for improved safety measures for tourists, especially women. This incident serves as a grim reminder of the risks faced by women in travel and the need for stringent action against such crimes to ensure a safer environment for all travelers.

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