Bengaluru metro security guard suspended over alleged misdemeanour with female passenger

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at the Jalahalli Metro Station, which is part of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (BMRCL) ‘Green’ line.

Published on: Mar 21, 2024, 16:08:09 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a shocking development, a security guard working at the Bengaluru's Namma Metro was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly misbehaving with a female passenger. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at the Jalahalli Metro Station, which is part of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited's (BMRCL) ‘Green’ line.

The woman filed a complaint with metro officials and also took to social media to share the ordeal. (PTI File Photo)

The woman filed a complaint in this regard with metro officials and also took to social media to share the ordeal. In this light, authorities suspended the official, seeing as a video of the incident was also shared on micro-blogging site ‘X’, by the woman.

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"It happened around 2:30 pm (March 17). This happened in Jalahalli metro station. I was so uncomfortable and I tried asking him but still he kept staring at me by making some gestures. So, I started taking a video. Then he turned aside," she said, as quoted by news agency PTI.

The Bengaluru police department also took note of the woman's post and said officers will take necessary action based on her complaint, and that it was forwarded to the concerned police officials for further probe. A security guard was continuously staring at her from the opposite end of the platform and made obscene gestures, her complaint said.

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Along with the complaint, the woman also attached the video of the act and urged the BMRCL to take action as the incident made her feel unsafe. In response to the incident, BMRCL today said that the security guard has been placed under suspension pending detailed investigation.

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BMRCL has a zero tolerance policy towards any action detrimental to safety and security of women passengers.

(With inputs from PTI)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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