Man arrested for sexually harassing British tourist at Varkala in Keralam
A man named Shahad was arrested in Varkala, Kerala, for the sexual harassment of a British tourist. The arrest followed the victim's report and video evidence, with the accused scheduled for a court appearance.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for international tourists in India and the role of digital evidence in law enforcement.
Man arrested for sexually harassing British tourist at Varkala in Keralam left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/iwbkpr/article71603352.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/arrest%20rep%20image.jpg The police identified the accused with the help of a video recorded by the tourist and arrested him Thiruvananthapuram The police on Monday (October 19, 2026) arrested a man for allegedly sexually harassing a British woman tourist at Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam, officials said. The arrested man was identified as Shahad, a resident of Odayam at Varkala. According to the police, the woman, who was staying in Varkala, went out to have food late on Sunday night.
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