Is Bengaluru unsafe for women?

Woman groped on a crowded Bengaluru Metro

Friend shares ordeal on social media

In a shocking incident in Bengaluru Metro, a woman was allegedly groped as she took a ride on it. 

Reddit user @proteincarbs shared the harrowing experience. 

The victim was travelling on an overcrowded coach when the unthinkable happened. 

She wrote, “After a while, my friend began to feel very uncomfortable. She soon realized that a man in a red shirt, standing right behind her, was touching and grabbing her from the back. She could literally feel his nails.”

She added, “My friend didn’t initially realize what was happening. The moment she turned around, the monster literally sprinted away. She started screaming and crying for help, but nobody seemed to care.”

At the same time, she also sought guidance on how to deal with the situation. 

“Can someone please guide me on how to do this? Are there CCTV cameras inside the metro or at the station? Where can I access the footage? Please help me,” she added. 

One of the replies said that he too worked there and asked her to lodge a complaint. 

“Hi, I work in this organization. If you file a complaint action will be taken because Metro is fully under CCTV surveillance and tweet the complaint by tagging @cpronammametro. Next anyone faces this just contact the station manager he will provide how action can be taken, he noted. 

Instances like these have the potential to spoil the reputation of Bengaluru.