German tourist drugged and robbed in train
Agra: A German tourist was given a tea laced with sedatives and robbed of all his belongings in a train. The German man, Gabriel, and his girlfriend were travelling from Varanasi to Agra when the robbery occurred.
"An Indian cheat drugged him by offering tea, while I was asleep. When I got up he was in an unconscious state and was barely able to speak," Sandro, the victim's companion, told railway police here.
Gabriel was admitted to the district hospital after Sandro lodged a complaint at the railway police station at the Agra Fort railway station.
The incident occurred in the Marudhar Express. The 29-year-old from Berlin and his girl friend planned to see the Taj Mahal and other monuments during their stay in Agra.
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Comment 1: It is a shame to UP, Shame to Indians and the NATION. ? Al though the large visited Indian City, mostly make an experience with the TRAIN TRAVELLING. As such also shame to the RAILWAY Minister,? not taking appropriate protective measures, inside the Moving trains? at the times of International tourist visit to India is an important Foreign Exchange earning?
Posted by : Kamath - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Posted by : Kamath - Saturday, June 14, 2008
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