Fri Feb 07 07:26:10 UTC 2025: ## Pregnant Woman Thrown From Moving Train After Rape Attempt in India
**Vellore, Tamil Nadu –** A pregnant woman was violently thrown from a moving train in Tamil Nadu, India, on Thursday after resisting a rape attempt. The incident occurred around 10:30 am on the Coimbatore-Tirupati Intercity Express, as 36-year-old Revathi travelled alone from Tiruppur to Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.
Revathi, who was travelling with an unreserved ticket, was initially in a ladies’ coach with other passengers. However, when the train reached Jolarpettai Railway Station, the other women disembarked, leaving Revathi alone. The accused, identified as 27-year-old Hemaraj, then entered the coach and allegedly attempted to rape her. When Revathi resisted, Hemaraj threw her from the moving train.
The victim sustained injuries to her head, hands, and legs and was rushed to Vellore Government Hospital for treatment. Police, acting on her statement, arrested Hemaraj. Authorities report that he is a repeat offender with a prior criminal record including charges of murder and robbery, and a previous similar assault. The investigation is ongoing.
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