A UK journalist raped in India about two years ago says she fears her attacker could be released from prison without her knowledge. Parbat Singh was sentenced to 21 years in prison in 2008 for the rape of the Briton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, but went missing soon after. He was caught and is appealing against the conviction. His victim said she is "desperate" for him not to be freed. She said she found out via the internet that he had an upcoming hearing. She said court staff failed to keep her and her lawyers up to date with the proceedings. "I just want them to lock him up and throw the key away, so I can have a life. It was almost easier when he was on the run," she said. Releasing him will only further damage the image of India and its people

Parbat Singh's victim "Now I'm on guard 24/7 thinking 'are they going to let him out without telling me?' "I'm desperate for him not to be released." Singh, 34, owned the Pardeshi guesthouse and restaurant in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and attacked the woman on 24 December, 2007. He was sentenced for rape and forced entry after a trial in April 2008, and fined 25,000 rupees ($547; £334). He was released on bail near the beginning of his prison sentence, even though rape defendants are not allowed bail under Indian law. His victim said: "I won't be giving up without making sure that justice is carried out in accordance with the original judgment. "Releasing him will only further damage the image of India and its people."



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