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Two Nepali maids allegedly raped by Saudi diplomat return home

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Activists of All India Democratic Women's Association shout slogans during a protest outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in New Delhi, India.
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KATHMANDU, Sept 10: Two Nepali maids who alleged they were beaten and raped by a Saudi diplomat in India have been taken to a women's shelter in Nepal.

The women had their faces covered and were protected by several police officers on arrival at the Kathmandu airport.



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They were whisked away in a waiting van to a women's shelter, and did not speak to reporters.

The women were working as maids in the diplomat's house near New Delhi. They were picked up on Monday after a non-governmental organization tipped off police.

READ ALSO: Cops track agents after Nepali women abused by Saudi diplomat

Indian police have registered a case of rape and illegal confinement against the official, who has not been named.

He has claimed diplomatic immunity, and the Saudi Embassy in a statement Wednesday denied the allegations against him.
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