.@SushmaSwaraj @PMOIndia the Indian Embassy in Vienna was extremely friendly, understanding and helped me immediately. I am safe. Thank you
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 4, 2016
A big thanks 2 everyone who gave me info and helped me out. The Indian Embassy in Vienna has issued a temporary travel permit 2 travel today
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 4, 2016
Ms Raman, 24, also warned fellow travellers:
What happened 2 me was extremely unfortunate.Just grateful that my life was not at stake.Tourists are always targeted. Safe travels everyone
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 4, 2016
Pickpockets and theft is rising rampantly in Europe. Always be cautious of your surroundings. Con artists everywhere
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 4, 2016
On Tuesday, Ms Raman sent SOS tweets to Ms Swaraj and the PMO saying her bag had been stolen while she was in the lobby of her hotel in Vienna.
In separate tweets, Vidyullekha Raman explained that she had been distracted by an accomplice:
So I was not allowed to see the CCTV footage in the 5 star hotel but the Austrian police saw it.. A man has entered distracted me for a sec
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 3, 2016
He asked me how to get to an address and by the time I said I don't know..His friend came from behind & took it. Shocked. Hope embassy helps
— Vidyu (@VidyuRaman) May 3, 2016
To a concerned query from actress-politician Khushbu, Ms Raman replied that she was in Vienna with friends.
Vidyullekha Raman, daughter of actor Mohan Raman, is best-known for her work in films like Neethaane En Ponvasantham and Veeram.
