Bengaluru: A train runs on the Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line, which is fully operational now, in Bengaluru, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_09_2023_000217B)
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CNBC TV1827-12-2025, 10:44

Woman Slaps Harasser on Bengaluru Metro Platform After On-Train Incident

  • A 25-year-old woman reported being harassed by a 55-year-old man on a Namma Metro train in central Bengaluru on December 23.
  • During a 15-minute ride, the man sat unusually close, pressed his hand, and pushed his leg against her.
  • The woman slapped the man inside the train and again on the platform at Majestic Interchange.
  • Metro security intervened; police filed an NCR, questioned the intoxicated man, warned him, and released him.
  • The woman was upset by police advice to 'move away' if she sensed danger, sparking online debate.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru woman slaps metro harasser; police advice sparks debate on victim blaming.

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