British tourist alleges sexual assault in Varkala; 28-year-old held

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 19 (UNI) Police arrested a 28-year-old man following a complaint by a British woman tourist alleging sexual assault near Odayam in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram district. The accused, identified as Shahad, is a native of Odayam, police sources said. According to the complaint, the incident took place in the early hours of Monday when the 53-year-old woman was returning to her accommodation after dining at a restaurant. The man allegedly intercepted her near Odayam mosque, tried to drag her away and tore her clothes. The woman managed to escape and sought help from other tourists. The accused allegedly confronted those…