Overview
- A 20-year-old passenger reported that during a Nov. 6 ride from Church Street to her PG, the rider repeatedly tried to grab her legs despite objections.
- The rider, identified by police as 28-year-old Lokesh, was arrested on Saturday after officers traced the trip details.
- Wilson Garden Police registered an FIR under BNS Section 75 for sexual harassment following the woman’s formal complaint.
- The complainant later said police and Rapido reviewed footage and she felt “finally proven right,” as the company pledged a full review.
- Reports note Lokesh told investigators he reached back due to back pain, while public outcry has renewed calls for tighter safety protocols on app-based bike taxis.