British woman attacked in Varkala; accused arrested

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a foreign woman in Varkala. The accused has been identified as Shahad, a native of Odayam in Varkala. He was taken into custody by the Ayiroor police.

The incident took place in the early hours of Monday. In her complaint to the Varkala DySP, the British woman alleged that an unidentified man attacked her and attempted to abduct her while she was returning to her accommodation after having food at a restaurant. Acting on her complaint, the police launched an investigation and arrested Shahad.