Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Cab Driver Allegedly Attempts Assault Near Shamshabad, Flees With Cash
A woman was travelling by cab to Shamshabad.
Police said the driver took her away from the planned route.
He allegedly drove her to a deserted place near Kotwalguda.
The driver allegedly tried to sexually assault her.
The woman escaped from the cab and called for help.
Police said he then took her bag with Rs.60,000 inside.
She reported the incident to RGIA police.
Officers are searching for the driver, and the location drew attention because it is near the site of the 2019 Disha case.
A cab driver allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman near Kotwalguda on Hyderabad’s outskirts.
Police said the driver diverted from the route near Tundupally toll plaza.
The woman escaped from the cab and raised an alarm.
The driver allegedly fled with her bag containing Rs.60,000.
RGIA police registered a case and formed special teams to trace the driver.
- Who
- A woman from Shivajinagar in Devarakonda, Nalgonda district, and an absconding cab driver.
- What
- The driver allegedly attempted sexual assault and fled with the woman’s bag containing Rs.60,000.
- When
- The article does not specify the date of the incident.
- Where
- Near Kotwalguda, after the driver diverted near Tundupally toll plaza on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
- Why
- Police said the driver changed the route and took the woman toward a deserted area; the articles do not state a further motive.
- Reported location
- Near Kotwalguda, on the outskirts of Hyderabad
- Travel route
- The woman was travelling to Shamshabad
- Route diversion
- Near Tundupally toll plaza
- Alleged theft
- A bag containing Rs.60,000
- Police station
- RGIA police
- Investigation
- A case was registered and special teams were formed to find the driver
- Related location
- The incident occurred near the site associated with the 2019 Disha case