23 July,2023 07:56 AM IST | Bengaluru | Agencies
A screenshot of the objectionable messages, tweeted by the victim
Bengaluru police have launched a hunt for a Rapido bike taxi driver in connection with sexually harassing a woman activist who had booked a ride with the Rapido.
Responding to her post on social media, the Bengaluru police department had issued directions to the SJ Park police station to look into the matter. The incident was reported on Friday. The woman activist said that the accused was making frantic calls after she blocked him on WhatsApp.
"Today, I went for the Manipur violence protest at Town Hall Bengaluru and booked a ride on Rapido bike app. I was trying to get an auto for my way back home. However, multiple auto cancellations led me to opt for a bike instead," the activist posted on her twitter account.
"Surprisingly, the driver arrived on a different bike, explaining that the one registered with Rapido bike app was under servicing. I confirmed my booking through this app and proceeded with the ride. During my journey, we reached a remote area with no other vehicles around. Shockingly, the driver began riding with one hand and engaging in inappropriate behaviour (masturbating while riding a bike). Fearing for my safety, I remained silent throughout the ordeal," the victim explained.
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"I asked him to drop me 300 metres away before my actual destination to conceal my home location. Once the ride was over, he started relentlessly calling and messaging me on WhatsApp. I had to block his number to stop the harassment. He keeps calling me from different numbers even now!" she said.
The Bengaluru police, responding to her post, stated that they had informed the concerned police station to take necessary action in this regard. The police have taken up the investigation.
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