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Bengaluru Police File FIR After Woman Alleges Harassment by Rapido Bike-Taxi Driver

Investigators and the company are reviewing footage the complainant shared online, which she says corroborates her account.

Overview

  • The woman says the November 6 ride from Church Street to her PG turned abusive when the rider tried to grab her legs, and she later posted video and screengrabs.
  • Wilson Garden Police have registered an FIR and begun a probe after Bengaluru City Police sought the location and her contact details on Instagram.
  • Rapido issued a statement calling the conduct unacceptable, saying it is investigating and will take suitable action against the rider.
  • In a follow-up post, the complainant said police and Rapido teams have been assisting her and that checks of footage have supported her claim.
  • Some reports identify the rider as Lokesh and say he was booked or arrested, but that specific detail has not been consistently confirmed by officials.