Overview
- A woman says a 45-year-old man groped her on a Namma Metro train on December 23, leading her to confront and slap him in the coach and again at Kempegowda (Majestic) station.
- Metro security intervened at the station and both were taken to the Metro office before the case was handed to Upparpet police.
- Police recorded a non-cognisable report for indecent behaviour and sexual harassment and opened an inquiry that includes reviewing Metro CCTV footage.
- The woman later posted a video that went viral and alleged officers showed sympathy and let the man leave after he apologised, citing his age and intoxication.
- A senior Upparpet officer disputed the claim, saying the woman did not lodge a formal FIR after her parents discouraged it, and that the suspect’s details were documented for follow-up action.