Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Hyderabad Taxi Driver Booked Over Alleged Harassment, Rs 60,000 Theft
A woman said a taxi driver harassed her during a trip near Hyderabad.
She also said he took Rs 60,000 from her.
The trip began in Jadcherla and was headed to Hyderabad.
The incident reportedly happened on September 26.
The woman told police that the driver stopped near Kothwalguda service road.
She said he grabbed her and drove away after she shouted for help.
Police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The driver denied taking the money, and police are investigating.
Police registered a case against a taxi driver after a 38-year-old woman alleged harassment and theft.
The woman said the driver stopped near Kothwalguda service road at about 8.30 hours on September 26.
She alleged that the driver grabbed her and fled after she raised an alarm.
According to the complaint, the driver left with Rs 60,000 belonging to the woman.
The driver denied taking the cash, while police said the investigation was continuing.
- Who
- A 38-year-old woman and a taxi driver were involved; police registered the case based on the woman’s complaint.
- What
- The woman alleged that the driver harassed her and stole Rs 60,000.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred on September 26 at about 8.30 hours; the case was reported on September 28.
- Where
- The woman had boarded the taxi at Jadcherla for Hyderabad, and the alleged incident occurred near Kothwalguda service road.
- Why
- Police registered the case after the woman complained of alleged harassment and theft.
Woman’s Allegations
Driver’s Response
Alleged theft
Woman’s Allegations
The woman’s complaint alleged that the driver fled with her Rs 60,000 after she raised an alarm.
Driver’s Response
The driver denied taking the cash.
Alleged harassment
Woman’s Allegations
The woman told police that the driver stopped the car and grabbed her.
Driver’s Response
The driver’s denial concerned the cash, while the report did not provide a separate detailed response to the harassment allegation.
- Case status
- A case was registered at RGI Airport Police Station.
- Complainant
- A 38-year-old woman who runs a Kirana shop business.
- Alleged loss
- Rs 60,000.
- Incident date
- September 26.
- Reported location
- Kothwalguda service road near Hyderabad.
- Legal provisions
- Relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions concerning assault or criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty and theft.
- Investigation
- The driver was questioned, denied taking the cash, and further investigation was underway.