Bengaluru molestation horror: Rapido driver arrested for harassing woman passenger

The horrific incident came to light on November 6, when the woman posted about it on social media.

Published on: Nov 9, 2025, 12:36:22 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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A Rapido driver in Bengaluru, accused of harassing a woman passenger while she was returning to her accommodation, has been arrested, police said on Sunday. The accused has been identified as Lokesh, a resident of Muniyappa Layout, Ullal.

The accused has been identified as Lokesh, a resident of Muniyappa Layout, Ullal. (Instagram)

The horrific incident came to light on November 6, when the woman posted about it on social media.

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The police social media monitoring team noticed the post and contacted her for details. As per news agency PTI, the woman was returning to her Paying Guest (PG) hostel from Church Street when the incident occurred.

A case was registered on the next day and an investigation was launched.

“…the captain tried to grab my legs while riding. It happened so suddenly that I couldn’t even process it, let alone record it,” the woman wrote in a post on social media.

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“When he did it again, I told him, “Bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo,” but he didn’t stop,” she added.

The woman said that she was in tears by the time she reached her destination. According to her, a bystander intervened after noticing her distress and confronted the driver.

She said that while the driver initially apologised, but later gestured threateningly towards her before leaving.

“I’m sharing this because no woman should have to go through something like this — not in a cab, not on a bike, not anywhere. This is not the first time something similar has happened to me. But today I just couldn't stay silent because of how unsafe I felt,” she wrote.

(With PTI Inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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