Hyderabad: Woman Harassed and Robbed of Rs 60,000 by Taxi Driver
A woman from Nalgonda was allegedly harassed and robbed of Rs 60,000 by a taxi driver near Shamshabad. Police have registered a case.
A harrowing ordeal unfolded near Shamshabad on Friday evening when a 38-year-old woman was allegedly harassed and robbed of her cash by a taxi driver. The victim, identified as Naini Nandini, a business owner from Nalgonda, was left stranded after the driver fled with Rs 60,000 in stolen currency.
The Journey from Jadcherla to Hyderabad
The incident began around 6 PM on Saturday when Nandini boarded a taxi at Jadcherla, intending to travel to Hyderabad. She was reportedly carrying a sum of Rs 60,000 in cash at the time of her journey. According to the FIR filed at the RGIA Airport Police Station, the driver initially requested an additional Rs 50 to complete the trip to Gachibowli, a request the passenger accepted.
The sequence of events leading to the crime unfolded as follows:
- First Stop: After passing the Thondupally toll gate, the driver stopped the vehicle at a MedPlus medical shop on the ORR service road to purchase medicines.
- The Incident: Around 8:30 PM, the driver stopped the car again near the Kothwalguda service road. It was at this point that the driver allegedly began harassing the woman.
- The Escape: As the victim began shouting loudly to raise an alarm, the driver sped away in the vehicle, taking the Rs 60,000 with him and leaving her behind.
Police Investigation Underway
Nandini has informed the authorities that she would be able to identify the driver if she encounters him again. Following a complaint lodged late on September 26, the RGI Airport Police have registered a case under Crime No. 854/2026. The charges include violations of Sections 74, 318(4), and 303(2) of the BNS.
Sub-Inspector H. Kishanji has been assigned to lead the investigation. As of now, the police are working to track down the suspect and recover the stolen money.
Suspicious Death Reported in Pahadishareef
In a separate incident reported in the same region, authorities are investigating the suspicious death of a 21-year-old nurse, Vuke Shirisha, in the Pahadishareef area. The victim was discovered in her room with visible bleeding injuries on her face.
The matter came to light when a resident noticed Shirisha had not emerged from her room all day. After friends entered the room through a window, they found her lifeless. Local police suspect that unidentified individuals may have assaulted and killed her using an unknown object, and an investigation into her death is also ongoing.