‘I will rape her’: Woman in Bengaluru claims auto driver shouted, threatened her for wearing short skirt

The incident occurred around 3 pm in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar, when an auto driver began yelling at the couple.

Updated on: Nov 8, 2025, 20:30:13 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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A woman in Bengaluru took to Reddit to share a disturbing encounter she and her boyfriend faced in Indiranagar. The post, which has since gained significant attention, warned other women about a threatening auto driver in the area.

The post, which has since gained significant attention, warned other women about a threatening auto driver in the area. (PTI)

According to the post, the incident occurred around 3 pm when an auto driver began yelling at the couple. “We couldn’t really make out what he was saying and dismissed it and walked away,” she wrote. However, the man soon came closer and began shouting again, questioning her choice of clothing.

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“He then came up ahead and started screaming asking why I was wearing such a short skirt ‘with my privates hanging out,’” the woman stated. Shocked and unable to respond, she froze as the driver turned his comments toward her boyfriend.

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Her boyfriend responded calmly, saying, “She’ll wear what she wants to wear. What’s it to you?” The situation escalated when the driver made a horrifying threat. “If she wears things like this, people will rape her. I will rape her,” he said.

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Trying to defuse the situation, the woman’s boyfriend replied, “What? With your tiny dick?” and made a hand gesture, which appeared to humiliate the man. The driver then “swore at us and immediately drove away,” she added.

The woman said she did not record the incident or note the full number plate. However, she described the man as old, with balding white hair, and said he otherwise looked harmless. She added she had felt unfazed at the time because she was with her boyfriend, but later feared what the same man might do to women who are alone or travelling as passengers.

Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

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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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