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British Woman Reports Rape by Instagram Acquaintance in Delhi Hotel

Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged assault, including a hotel staff member accused of molestation.

  • The victim, a 36-year-old British tourist, traveled to Delhi to meet a man she befriended on Instagram after initially vacationing in Goa.
  • The accused, Kailash Gautam, allegedly sexually assaulted her multiple times after consuming alcohol in a hotel room in Mahipalpur.
  • When the victim sought help at the hotel reception, a staff member, Mohammed Gulfam, allegedly molested her in the elevator.
  • The woman reported the incident to police after seeking medical attention at a hospital, leading to the arrest of both suspects within hours.
  • The British High Commission has been informed, and the Delhi Police have charged the suspects with rape and molestation under Indian law.
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