"I have not done anything. I am being framed," Uber driver accused of sexual assault in Guwahati

Digital Desk: In a sudden turn of events, the Uber driver who was apprehended by Dispur Police in Guwahati on suspicion of sexually abusing a woman customer in his cab on Saturday pleaded his innocence before the media.

The Uber driver, identified as Moslem Ali, was brought before the court on Saturday by the Dispur Police Station investigation team after he was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a woman in his taxi in Guwahati, reports emerged on Saturday.

This comes after reports on Friday stating that an Uber cab driver had allegedly sexually abused a woman who was originally from Arunachal Pradesh. The incident occurred the day before.

According to sources, the police believe they have everything they require from the accused Moslem Ali, and have no plans to ask for his custody.

According to sources, Moslem Ali will be taken into jail by the court on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Ali asserted his innocence in the case in front of the reporters. He was heard saying, "I have not done anything. I am being framed."

It should be emphasized that the woman reported the incident to the Dispur Police Station when it took place, stating that she was traveling from Ganeshguri to Christian Basti in Guwahati when it occurred near the Indian Oil petrol pump. She had called an Uber cab, and the driver was accused of sexually assaulting and molesting her inside the vehicle.

The police were able to detain the alleged Uber driver from Zoo Road based on the complaint. The incident allegedly occurred on Thursday night around 10:30 p.m.

The alleged culprit was identified as Moslem Ali, a Nagarberra resident. The accuser allegedly fled the scene after committing the crime, the complaint mentioned.

In her complaint, the woman mentioned that the driver pulled over with the intent to refuel. However, he went on to sexually molest her. The complainant continued, "He took advantage of the deserted road at night."

The Uber car with the license plate AS 25 CC 1847 was immediately seized by the police.