'What's Your Rate?': Bengaluru Woman Waiting for Cab Films Harasser, Man Arrested
Police arrested a 42-year-old fruit seller after the woman’s Instagram post helped identify him through the vehicle registration number, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Bengaluru police arrested Vijay Raghav, a 42-year-old fruit seller, for allegedly harassing a woman waiting for a cab near KPL Gardens, Manjunath Nagar, on Sunday night.
- The incident gained public attention after the victim shared a video on Instagram on Monday, July 27, identifying the scooter rider by his vehicle registration number, KA03 KQ6190.
- Describing the encounter, she wrote, "As a woman, I should be able to wait for my cab without being treated like an object," noting his words were intimidating and disrespectful.
- Following the viral post, police tracked down the suspect using the provided registration number. A senior officer confirmed, "We have registered an FIR and arrested the accused."
- Urging bystanders to act, she added, "Every person deserves to feel safe in public spaces without being subjected to sexual harassment," emphasizing accountability and community vigilance.
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