Cab Driver Arrested for Molesting Woman During Early Morning Walk in Bengaluru

A 34-year-old woman was allegedly molested by a cab driver in South Bengaluru while waiting for a neighbor to join her for a morning walk. The incident was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media. The police arrested the accused based on the complaint filed by the victim.

A 34-year-old woman in South Bengaluru was allegedly molested by a cab driver while she waited for a neighbor to join her for a morning walk, police revealed on Monday.

The incident, which occurred around 5 am on August 2nd, was caught on CCTV footage and subsequently went viral on social media. The video shows the woman being assaulted from behind by a man who attempts to molest her. Despite her efforts to escape and call for help, the man chases and overpowers her. After she screams, he eventually flees the scene.

Following the release of the CCTV footage, police traced the victim and prompted her to lodge a formal complaint. Authorities registered the case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including assault, sexual harassment, and wrongful restraint. DCP Lokesh Jagalasar confirmed the arrest of the molestation suspect, a cab driver who frequently ferried corporate employees in the area.

Further investigation is ongoing, according to police sources.