In Goa, a woman has alleged that she was raped by a taxi driver in Vasco town.

The woman in her twenties alleged that the crime took place near the airport in Vasco town.

Police sources said that the incident occurred last evening and the accused has been identified as Ravichandra Bhat (48).

Police have arrested the accused only this morning.

Police is said to have learnt that the accused found the victim walking alone on the airport road in Vasco after which he offered her a lift.

The woman refused the offer after which he dragged her into the vehicle and took her to an isolated place in Vasco where he sexually assaulted her.

Vasco police confirmed the sequence of events.

Police have arrested the accused and probe has begun.>