Despite the woman's repeated questions, the driver remained silent and continued driving at 60 kmph. The woman snatched her phone back after realizing the driver was inebriated.....
Digital Desk: In
Bengaluru, a 30-year-old female architect jumped from a moving Rapido bike to
escape a taxi driver who sexually harassed her and attempted to take her to the
wrong destination.
According to a Times Now story, the woman, who preferred to remain
anonymous, hired a Rapido bike to Indiranagar on April 21st at 11:10 p.m. The rider,
who stole her phone under the guise of checking the OTP, instead went to
Doddaballapura.
Driver
remained silent and drives at high speed
Despite
the woman's repeated questions, the driver remained silent and continued
driving at 60 kmph. The woman snatched her phone back after realizing the
driver was inebriated. The man reclaimed her phone and groped her. The woman
was able to call a friend for assistance before jumping off the fast bike near
the BMS Institute of Technology and Management, hurting herself.
Accused identified and arrested
Following
the incident, the cab aggregator did not contact the woman. Deepak Rao, a
27-year-old Tindlu resident, was confirmed as the driver. According to a senior
police official, the accused was detained and charged with sexual harassment,
kidnapping, assault, or criminal force against a woman with the goal to outrage
her modesty and causing harm by acts risking the life or personal safety of
others.
Importance of safety measures for women
This tragedy emphasizes the significance of women's safety measures in India. In the country, sexual harassment and assault against women are common, and women are frequently forced to fend for themselves. It is critical that transport firms take the appropriate precautions to safeguard the safety of their passengers, particularly women. Furthermore, women must be aware of their surroundings and take the appropriate precautions to defend themselves.
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