Indian hotelier accused of attacking British tourist


NEW DELHI A British woman traveling around India jumped out of the third-floor window of her hotel room early Tuesday after the hotel's owner allegedly tried to force his way into the room, causing her to fear she was about to be sexually assaulted, police said.


The tourist was eventually taken to hospital by rickshaw, and is planing to end her trip early and head back to the U.K., according to CBS News partner Sky News. She is now at a second hospital under police protection.


The hotel owner claimed he had simply gone to the woman's room to wake her up because she did not answer her intercom for her requested wake-up call, according to the BBC.


While the Swiss Embassy had already issued travel warnings to tourists, the British Foreign Office recently updated its advice for women visiting India, saying they should use caution and avoid travelling alone on public transport, or in taxis or auto-rickshaws, especially at night, the BBC reports.

It added that reported cases of sexual assault against women and young girls, including foreigners, were increasing.


