Japanese tourist robbed in Varanasi

Japanese tourist robbed in Varanasi

Japanese tourist

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The accused, identified as Rashid Khan, allegedly made the victim unconscious and robbed his belongings, said the police.

A Japanese tourist was robbed of his belongings including passport and visa at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

The accused, identified as Rashid Khan, allegedly drugged the victim and robbed his belongings, said the police.

"I met this man in Varanasi, I thought he is a genuine and honest person. So, when he asked me for dinner, I went with him. After that, I fell asleep. When I woke up, he was not there neither was my stuff. I don't know what happened to me; I was so dizzy," said the tourist to news agency ANI.

The victim was supposed to leave for Kolkata, which was his final destination in India, but could not do so as his passport and visa were also stolen.

An FIR has been lodged at the Sigra Police Station in this regard and an investigation is underway.