Bengaluru metro ride turns traumatic: Woman alleges harassment by co-passenger

Key Points

1. A 46-year-old man allegedly inappropriately touched a woman on a Namma Metro train on December 23, 2025.
2. The incident occurred after the woman boarded the metro at Sri Sathya Sai Hospital station.
3. The woman slapped the accused twice after he allegedly touched her inappropriately.
4. The woman alleged that the police showed "sympathy" towards the accused.
5. Police denied the allegations, stating the woman refused to file an FIR.
6. The woman submitted a written complaint requesting action but not an FIR.
7. Police have taken up a non-cognisable report.