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Bengaluru: The safety of women commuting daily in Bengaluru has come under intense scrutiny after a woman passenger was harassed by the by a Rapido bike driver. After the woman booked the ride and the rider picked her up from the given location, he allegedly started misbehaving with her by touching his hands on her legs and thighs, even after the passenger objected to the advances.
The incident, which the victim reportedly filmed, has led to a police investigation and raised serious concerns about the security protocols of popular ride-hailing services. The accused, identified as Lokesh (bearing vehicle number KA 55 EA 4344), was booked by the Wilson Garden Police after the woman lodged a formal complaint.
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