Delhi Woman, On Solo Trip, Hides In Nainital Forest Overnight To Escape Rape Attempt By Taxi Driver

Last Updated:March 08, 2026, 13:03 IST

Using CCTV footage, the taxi’s registration number and its GPS system, police tracked down the accused driver, identified as Deepak Singh Bora (39) of Pines Bhawali Road.

A solo trip turned into a night of terror for a woman from Delhi, who spent hours hiding in a forest in Uttarakhand to escape an alleged rape attempt by her taxi driver. Injured and without her mobile phone, the woman reportedly remained concealed in the forest overnight before managing to reach safety.

According to the police, the 31-year-old woman arrived in Kathgodam from Delhi via Dehradun and hired a taxi for Nainital on Thursday. Police said that around 1:30 am, the taxi driver diverted the vehicle onto a deserted road in Patwa Dangar near the lake city while they were on the way.

When the woman objected, the driver stopped the vehicle, verbally abused her and assaulted her, police said, adding that he also snatched her mobile phone and attempted to rape her.

To escape, the woman ran towards nearby woods and hid in the forest overnight. She managed to reach Patwa Dangar village on Friday morning and, with the help of locals, lodged a police complaint.

Police said they immediately swung into action, collected evidence and sent the victim for a medical examination.

Using CCTV footage, the taxi’s registration number and its GPS system, police tracked down the accused driver, identified as Deepak Singh Bora (39) of Pines Bhawali Road.

The victim’s stolen mobile phone was recovered from Bora, a resident of Haldwani, and his vehicle has also been seized, police said.

Based on the victim’s complaint, a case was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rape, robbery and abduction.

Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police Manjunath TC said the safety of tourists and residents is a top priority in the hill town and that strict action will be taken against those involved in such crimes.

He also warned taxi owners to verify drivers and ensure proper documentation before handing over their vehicles, stating that non-compliance would invite strict action. Manjunath added that the accused was driving a taxi that belonged to someone else.

(With inputs from PTI)

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