Udaipur, June 24 — In a shocking incident, a French tourist was allegedly raped in Udaipur after being lured to a rented flat by the accused following a party at a local café. The incident occurred on Monday evening in the Badgaon police station area.
According to police reports, the accused had first met the 22-year-old tourist at The Greek Form Café & Resto, located near Tiger Hill, where both were attending a party. Following the party, the man convinced the woman to accompany him under the pretext of showing her scenic views and suggested stepping outside for a smoke.
He then took her to his rented apartment in Sukher, where the assault took place.
Station House Officer (SHO) Purn Singh Rajpurohit confirmed that the accused is currently absconding, and efforts are underway to track him down. The tourist, meanwhile, is reported to be out of danger and is receiving medical treatment at a private hospital. Police have registered an FIR based on her complaint.
According to the FIR, the French tourist had arrived in Udaipur on June 22, 2025, from Delhi and was staying at a hotel in the Ambamata area. On Monday evening, she had gone to the café for a party.
In her statement, the woman reported that during the party, a man approached her table and invited her outside, offering to show her city views. Despite her repeated requests to return to her hotel, the man refused and took her to an apartment. The victim also stated that her mobile phone was discharged at the time.
According to her complaint, the accused asked her for a hug once inside the apartment. When she refused, he allegedly raped her. Following the assault, the woman’s health deteriorated, and she later sought treatment on her own at a private hospital.
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