FIR filed after woman alleges sexual harassment by Rapido driver
Bengaluru: Two days after a woman alleged that a Rapido bike taxi driver sexually harassed her during a ride in central Bengaluru, the Wilson Garden Police have registered a first information report (FIR) and begun an investigation.
The incident reportedly took place on November 6, as reported by the Hindustan times. A woman had booked a ride from Church Street to return home. In her complaint, she stated that the driver attempted to touch her inappropriately while riding. “He tried to grab my legs while riding. It happened so suddenly that I couldn’t even process it,” the woman said in a social media post. She said that when she objected, the driver did not stop.
When the woman reached her destination, a bystander intervened and questioned the driver. The driver initially apologised but later gestured at her in a threatening manner before leaving, she alleged.
She wrote that she chose to speak publicly about the incident because of how unsafe the experience made her feel. “No woman should have to go through something like this- not in a cab, not on a bike, not anywhere,” she said.
On Saturday, the complainant updated that the Bengaluru Police and teams from Rapido had contacted her and extended support and also said that CCTV footage had corroborated her version of events.
Rapido, in an earlier public statement, said it was looking into the matter. “Your safety and comfort remain our top priorities. Kindly allow us some time to investigate the matter in detail,” the company stated.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
