Bengaluru: Software Pro Alleges Molestation by Rapido Rider, Arrest Made

Tension gripped Bengaluru’s IT precincts after a Rapido driver was arrested for the alleged sexual harassment of a software professional, highlighting persistent safety gaps in urban mobility. Detailed police reports indicate the episode occurred near Indiranagar around midnight. The woman, aged 27 and based in a Bellandur startup, selected Rapido for her commute after overtime work. En route to her accommodation, driver Manoj Reddy reportedly slowed down in a secluded spot, initiating harassment through vulgar comments and physical contact. Passersby intervened promptly, holding Reddy until law enforcement from Indiranagar station handcuffed him. Charges invoke IPC sections for insulting modesty and assault. Rapido’s response included immediate account termination and a commitment to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation.