Illegal videos of women traveling in Bengaluru Metro: Banashankari Police file FIR
Bengaluru: A suo motu case has been filed at the Banashankari Police Station after videos of women traveling on Bengaluru Metro that had been captured without permission were posted and shared on social media.
The video clips of the women travelers were posted on Instagram by an account-holder called ‘metro_chicks’ and having 5,948 followers. The videos were recorded without the consent of the women travelers.
The clips, however, were removed immediately as social media users objected strongly. The police are working at getting the account suspended while efforts are also on to track the Instagram user.
Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan said that the filming had been a blatant violation of privacy and dignity and asked police to take immediate action in the matter, while the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) said that it would file a case with police seeking legal action against the person.
Lokesh B Jagalasar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), stated on his official ‘X’ account that an FIR has been by Banashankari Police and investigation is underway.
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Hamas alleges abuse, collective punishment at Rafah crossing, Gaza exit still remains restricted
Gaza: Hamas on Tuesday accused Israeli authorities of subjecting Palestinians returning to Gaza through the Rafah crossing to mistreatment, abuse and extortion, describing the alleged actions as collective punishment rather than routine border procedures.
In a statement, the Palestinian group claimed that testimonies from travellers pointed to practices such as the detention of women, blindfolding, prolonged interrogations, threats involving children and attempts to coerce individuals into collaboration. Hamas said these actions were intended to instil fear and discourage Palestinians from returning to their homes, and called on international human rights organisations to document the alleged violations, as reported by AL Jazeera.
The allegations come amid continued uncertainty over the functioning of the Rafah crossing, which reopened on Monday after nearly two years of closure. According to reports, around 135 Palestinians have reached the crossing seeking permission to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment, though only a small number have been allowed to exit so far.
On the first day of reopening, Israel permitted only five critically ill patients to cross into Egypt. On Tuesday, a limited number of additional patients were reportedly allowed to leave, while the return of Palestinians to Gaza has also remained slow and unclear.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has expressed concern over the lack of clarity surrounding the crossing’s operations. ICRC spokesperson Pat Griffiths said the uncertainty was compounding the suffering of Palestinians who have already endured prolonged trauma, noting that many expressed a desire to return to normal life despite understanding that recovery would take considerable time.
Journalists reporting from southern Gaza told Al Jazeera that families were anxiously waiting for relatives separated for years, with little information on who would be allowed to cross or return. Restrictions at the crossing, including limits on personal belongings and lengthy screening processes, have further added to delays.
